Inflation fell to 8.71% in March on a point-to-point basis, offering some relief to consumers after several months of upward pressure, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
The decline follows a rise to 9.13% in February and marks an improvement from 9.35% recorded in March last year.
The latest figures suggest that while inflationary pressures remain elevated, there are early signs of moderation, driven largely by a decline in food prices.
Food inflation, which has been the primary driver of overall price increases in recent years, dropped significantly to 8.24% in March from 9.30% in February. This is also lower than the 8.93% recorded in the same month a year earlier.
Analysts say improved supply conditions and seasonal factors may have contributed to the easing of food prices.
However, the decline in overall inflation was partially offset by a slight increase in non-food inflation, which rose to 9.09% in March from 9.01% in February.
Despite the uptick, non-food inflation remains below the 9.70% recorded in March 2025. Persistent cost pressures in housing, transport, and healthcare continue to keep non-food inflation relatively elevated.
