Inflation in Bangladesh hits 9.42% in May from 9.04% in April

Bangladesh’s general point-to-point inflation rate reached 9.42 per cent in May this year, slightly higher than the 9.05 per cent recorded in May last year, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

It was 9.04 per cent in April this year.

Inflation in rural areas increased to 9.48 per cent in May, compared with 9.05 per cent in April.

Bangladesh’s general point-to-point inflation rate reached 9.42 per cent in May, slightly higher than the 9.05 per cent recorded in May 2025, official statistics show.
It was 9.04 per cent in April this year.
Inflation in rural areas increased to 9.48 per cent in May, compared with 9.05 per cent in April.
In urban areas, point-to-point inflation rose to 9.25 per cent in May from 9.02 per cent in April.

In urban areas, point-to-point inflation rose to 9.25 per cent in May from 9.02 per cent in April; however, it remained below the 9.50 per cent recorded in May last year.

Despite the monthly increase, the 12-month moving average inflation rate continued to decline. For the period June 2025-May 2026, it was estimated at 8.63 per cent—down significantly from 10.13 per cent during June 2024-May 2025.

The decline indicates a gradual easing of inflationary pressures on an annual basis, although monthly price increases remain elevated, according to domestic media reports.

Meanwhile, the national wage rate growth stood at 8.21 per cent on a point-to-point basis in May, marginally higher than 8.16 per cent recorded in April.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)