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THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
Planning Minister compares controlling inflation to playing snakes and ladders

Bangladesh

UNB
11 September, 2023, 02:15 pm
Last modified: 11 September, 2023, 02:52 pm

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Planning Minister compares controlling inflation to playing snakes and ladders

The minister said in August, the prices of several products including eggs and chickens increased. These products have caused pain to people. 

UNB
11 September, 2023, 02:15 pm
Last modified: 11 September, 2023, 02:52 pm
MA Mannan. File Photo: Collected
MA Mannan. File Photo: Collected

Planning Minister MA Mannan on Sunday (10 September) said the task of controlling inflation is comparable to playing snakes and ladders.

He said, "He who knows the game of snakes and ladders, he can control the inflation. Inflation will fluctuate. There is market freedom. When inflation rises, people are worried. Then they usually reduce unnecessary shopping."

The minister said in August, the prices of several products including eggs and chickens increased. These products have caused pain to people. 

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However, the prices of rice and other items are stable, he claimed.

The Planning Minister commented, "Inflation is a blessing in emerging economies. However, if inflation is high, it is challenging to control."

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