Bangladesh Inflation Rate at 8-Month Low

2026-08-12 03:33 By Erika Ordonez 1 min. read

The annual inflation rate in Bangladesh rose to 8.32% in July 2026, easing from 9.16% in the previous month.

This reading marked the lowest level since November 2025, as inflation slowed the most in food and non-alcoholic beverages (7.16% vs 8.60% in June), transport (9.34% vs 10.10%), housing and utilities (9.48% vs 9.63%), health (3.90% vs 4.28%), communication (6.90% vs 9.76%), recreation and culture (8.80% vs 9.80%), and education (8.73% vs 9.11%).

Meanwhile, inflation remained elevated for restaurants and hotels (12.57% vs 11.70%), clothing and footwear (9.75% vs 9.64%), and furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (6.58% vs 6.43%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.44%, accelerating from 0.34% in June and marking the strongest monthly gain since October 2025.

Bangladesh remains among the countries most vulnerable to disruptions related to the Middle East conflict due to its heavy reliance on imported fuel and limited reserve supplies.



News Stream
Bangladesh Inflation Rate at 8-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Bangladesh rose to 8.32% in July 2026, easing from 9.16% in the previous month. This reading marked the lowest level since November 2025, as inflation slowed the most in food and non-alcoholic beverages (7.16% vs 8.60% in June), transport (9.34% vs 10.10%), housing and utilities (9.48% vs 9.63%), health (3.90% vs 4.28%), communication (6.90% vs 9.76%), recreation and culture (8.80% vs 9.80%), and education (8.73% vs 9.11%). Meanwhile, inflation remained elevated for restaurants and hotels (12.57% vs 11.70%), clothing and footwear (9.75% vs 9.64%), and furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance (6.58% vs 6.43%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.44%, accelerating from 0.34% in June and marking the strongest monthly gain since October 2025. Bangladesh remains among the countries most vulnerable to disruptions related to the Middle East conflict due to its heavy reliance on imported fuel and limited reserve supplies.
2026-08-12
Bangladesh Inflation Eases from 16-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Bangladesh slowed to 9.16% in June 2026 from May’s 16-month high of 9.24%. The moderation in inflation came as the impact of higher fuel prices faded. Among the major components, inflation eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (8.60% vs 9.06% in May), which contributed the most to overall inflation, recreation and culture (9.80% vs 10.09%), and miscellaneous goods and services (14.98% vs 18.93%). However, inflation accelerated for housing and utilities (9.63% vs 9.26%) and transport (10.10% vs 9.86%). The Ministry of Energy of Bangladesh raised retail fuel prices for the second time in six weeks to manage surging import costs. The revised rates took effect on June 1, following the first price increase in April. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.34%, after edging up 0.03% in May, which was the weakest monthly increase since consumer deflation in November 2025.
2026-07-07
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.
2026-06-08