Bangladesh Bank lending rate

New monetary policy will be less effective against inflation

The lack of coherence between the fiscal and monetary policy stances will make the monetary policy less effective in controlling inflation.

Will BB’s lending rate-setting formula yield expected results?

The Bangladesh Bank has decided to implement a market-based interest rate from July, moving away from the 9 per cent interest rate cap on loans, an initiative that may help the central bank uses its policy rates effectively in its fight against higher inflation.   

July 3, 2023
July 3, 2023

New monetary policy will be less effective against inflation

The lack of coherence between the fiscal and monetary policy stances will make the monetary policy less effective in controlling inflation.

April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023

Will BB’s lending rate-setting formula yield expected results?

The Bangladesh Bank has decided to implement a market-based interest rate from July, moving away from the 9 per cent interest rate cap on loans, an initiative that may help the central bank uses its policy rates effectively in its fight against higher inflation.   

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