Inflation insights of Bangladesh, January 2026

TBS Report

16 February, 2026, 01:40 pm

Last modified: 16 February, 2026, 01:43 pm

Inflation insights of Bangladesh, January 2026

Point-to-point changes in the consumer price index

TBS Report

16 February, 2026, 01:40 pm

Last modified: 16 February, 2026, 01:43 pm

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

In January 2026, overall inflation edged up to 8.58%, compared with 8.49% in December. Food prices saw a sharper rise, climbing to 8.29% from 7.71%, while non‑food inflation eased, slipping to 8.81% from 9.13%.

Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics

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