Bangladesh Inflation Rate Hits Over 1-Year High

2026-06-08 01:01 By Czyrill Jean Coloma 1 min. read

The annual inflation rate in Bangladesh rose to 9.42% in May 2026 from 9.04% in the previous month, marking the highest reading since January 2025.

Inflationary pressures intensified across most categories as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupted energy supply chains and increased import costs for the energy-dependent economy.

Bangladesh, which relies heavily on imported fuel, is vulnerable to shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

The disruption has further amplified the costs associated with the country's delayed energy transition, adding to broader price pressures.

Among the major components, inflation accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (9.06% vs 8.39% in April), housing and utilities (9.26% vs 8.92%), and transport (9.86% vs 9.31%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose just 0.03%, slowing sharply from 0.70% in April and marking the weakest monthly increase since consumer deflation in November 2025.



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Bangladesh Inflation Rate Hits Over 1-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Bangladesh rose to 9.42% in May 2026 from 9.04% in the previous month, marking the highest reading since January 2025. Inflationary pressures intensified across most categories as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupted energy supply chains and increased import costs for the energy-dependent economy. Bangladesh, which relies heavily on imported fuel, is vulnerable to shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. The disruption has further amplified the costs associated with the country's delayed energy transition, adding to broader price pressures. Among the major components, inflation accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (9.06% vs 8.39% in April), housing and utilities (9.26% vs 8.92%), and transport (9.86% vs 9.31%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose just 0.03%, slowing sharply from 0.70% in April and marking the weakest monthly increase since consumer deflation in November 2025.
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