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ADB: Bangladesh to see highest inflation in FY27 across South Asia

Bangladesh’s average inflation could hit 8.8%, outpacing regional peers including India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka UNB Bangladesh is projected to face the highest average inflation rate among South Asian nations

Govt suspends vehicle purchases, foreign travel and new building projects under PM austerity measures

Highlights: The Finance Division also suspended the interest-free special loan facility Govt suspends purchases of vehicles under both operating and development budgets Foreign travel at government expense halted, with limited

Tk3,000cr refinance scheme to power North Bengal growth

Staff Reporter: In a major push to overhaul the agricultural supply chain in Bangladesh’s northern region, the central bank has launched a Tk3,000 crore refinance scheme designed to transform the

Gas pressure to fall nationwide as LNG supply dips

Online Desk: The scheduled LNG cargo delivery at the floating LNG terminal in Maheshkhali has yet to begin due to severe weather conditions. As a result, the supply of regasified

Inflation and wage: Purchasing power has been shrinking for 53 straight months

TDS Desk: Wage growth in Bangladesh has failed to keep pace with inflation for four and a half consecutive years. Since January 2022, wages have risen at a slower rate

Inflation falls to 9.16% in June, 12-month average drops to 8.68%

Highlights June inflation eased to 9.16% from 9.42% in May. Inflation stayed above 9% for third consecutive month. June inflation exceeded 8.48% recorded a year earlier. Food inflation fell to