The Bangladesh inflation rate experienced a notable increase in April, climbing to 9.04% from 8.71% in March. This economic shift has been largely driven by the global impact of the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran, and the broader fallout from the resulting war situation.
According to the latest inflation report released on May 6 by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the rising cost of living is affecting both food and non-food sectors.
Key findings from the April report include:
- Food Inflation: Edged up to 8.39% in April, a slight increase from 8.24% in the previous month.
- Non-Food Inflation: Rose more sharply, reaching 9.57% in April compared to 9.09% in March.
When looking at year-over-year data, the current figures show a slight overall decrease compared to April 2025, when the overall inflation rate was 9.17%. During that same period last year, food inflation stood at 8.63%, and non-food inflation was recorded at 9.61%.
