Food inflation

Even basic items are getting out of reach

Government must address the rising food prices immediately

April food prices cross 10%, highest in five months

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.

Why are food prices still rising?

Government should match its concern about inflation with action

Will food prices finally come down?

Latest government plan is promising, but questions remain

A concerning rise in income inequality

Money and politics have become deeply intertwined over the last few decades

A success story that remains incomplete

Triumphs in agricultural farming contrast with plight of farmers, consumers

Food insecurity is haunting our poor

The soaring food prices, coupled with falling real income, pose a serious challenge for the poor in terms of accessing adequate and nutritious food.

In tackling inflation, the country can't ignore the world

Inflation has become a worldwide phenomenon, not only specific to the developing world.

May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024

Even basic items are getting out of reach

Government must address the rising food prices immediately

May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024

April food prices cross 10%, highest in five months

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.

February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024

Why are food prices still rising?

Government should match its concern about inflation with action

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

Will food prices finally come down?

Latest government plan is promising, but questions remain

January 5, 2024
January 5, 2024

A concerning rise in income inequality

Money and politics have become deeply intertwined over the last few decades

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

A success story that remains incomplete

Triumphs in agricultural farming contrast with plight of farmers, consumers

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

Food insecurity is haunting our poor

The soaring food prices, coupled with falling real income, pose a serious challenge for the poor in terms of accessing adequate and nutritious food.

October 8, 2023
October 8, 2023

In tackling inflation, the country can't ignore the world

Inflation has become a worldwide phenomenon, not only specific to the developing world.

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023
April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

The poor deserve a fighting chance

Mess residents’ struggle highlights vulnerability to high food prices

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