Bangladesh’s worsening economic crisis has spun off a price shock with food inflation crossing 14 percent in July for the first time in 13 years.
The FY 2024-25 budget falls short of assessing the depth of the economically challenging time.
Government must address the rising food prices immediately
According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), food inflation jumped 35 basis points to 10.22 percent last month from 9.87 percent in March. This was the first time in five months that food inflation hit double digits.
Government should match its concern about inflation with action
Latest government plan is promising, but questions remain
Money and politics have become deeply intertwined over the last few decades
Triumphs in agricultural farming contrast with plight of farmers, consumers
The soaring food prices, coupled with falling real income, pose a serious challenge for the poor in terms of accessing adequate and nutritious food.
Bangladesh’s worsening economic crisis has spun off a price shock with food inflation crossing 14 percent in July for the first time in 13 years.
The FY 2024-25 budget falls short of assessing the depth of the economically challenging time.
Government must address the rising food prices immediately
According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), food inflation jumped 35 basis points to 10.22 percent last month from 9.87 percent in March. This was the first time in five months that food inflation hit double digits.
Government should match its concern about inflation with action
Latest government plan is promising, but questions remain
Money and politics have become deeply intertwined over the last few decades
Triumphs in agricultural farming contrast with plight of farmers, consumers
The soaring food prices, coupled with falling real income, pose a serious challenge for the poor in terms of accessing adequate and nutritious food.
Inflation has become a worldwide phenomenon, not only specific to the developing world.