Economics is not a museum of immortal models. It is a diagnostic discipline whose tools must match the condition of the economy under examination.

I write this in response to an article recently published by The Daily Star, titled The interim has failed to curb inflation and unemployment.

If the national election does take place in February, a new government will face dire quandaries for the economy.

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The Chief Adviser’s Office shared the projection

In 2025, gold investment in Bangladesh is rising amid inflation and taka depreciation. Seen as a safe hedge, gold offers liquidity and cultural value, but high prices and fluctuating returns demand careful, long-term, diversified financial planning.

Following the installation of the interim government, a multi-pronged strategy was launched to curb inflationary pressure

Bangladesh’s headline inflation rose slightly to 8.36 percent in September from 8.29 percent in August, according to data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.

At Dhakeshwari Temple, Durga Puja unfolds with devotion despite inflation, idol vandalism, and societal strain. Priests replace excess with simplicity, chanting for peace, wisdom, and unity, proving the festival endures as a sacred act of resilience and hope.

The decline was mainly driven by a notable fall in non-food inflation

The easing was driven by declines in both food and non-food inflation

Inflation hit 9.05% in May

Citing media reports, she said the move is expected to increase public expenditure by nearly Tk 7,000 crore

Rising prices hurt the poor, forcing cuts to necessities and increasing poverty in Bangladesh.

The caution comes as consumer prices, despite easing in the last two months, have stayed over 9 percent for the 24th month in a row

Inflation declined to 9.32% from January's 9.94%

Bangladesh inflation soared (5.86 percent to 11.38 percent in 2022-2024), driven by global shocks and food prices.

In its latest report released today, the organisation projected inflation will stabilise between 8.5% and 9.5% by June but fall to 6-7% by December

Ministers and members of parliament of the previous government relentlessly blamed “syndicates” for increasing the prices of chicken, eggs and other foods.

Inflation in Bangladesh eased for the second consecutive month in January, driven by stable food prices due mainly to an abundant supply of winter vegetables to the local market.