State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2021-22
Independent Review of
RBD
Bangladesh's Development
Macroeconomic Management
Higher prices of essentials caused anxiety
➤ In the backdrop of the negative impact of COVID-19 on income and employment,
the rising prices of essential commodities have caused serious anxiety,
undermining the adjustment and recovery efforts
➤ Increased prices in the international market, the falling value of BDT against
major currencies of importing sources, and lack of good governance contributed to
rising prices of essentials
The rate of inflation in October 2021 was only 5.4%, while food inflation was 5.3%
■ The inflation data for November 2021 is yet not available!
Indeed, controlling prices of essentials should receive topmost priority
from the vantage point of macroeconomic management as the country
seeks to generate a faster recovery from the pandemic afflicted
benchmark
CPD (2021): State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2021-22 (First Reading)
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