State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2023-24 (First Reading)
Independent Review of
RBD
Bangladesh's Development
High prices:
The cause of sorrow and suffering
□ A major problem Bangladesh's economy has been facing lately is that prices for basic
things are going up.
☐ The ongoing price increase has been influenced by domestic factors, including market
distortion caused by a small number of dominant businesses and inadequate monitoring
mechanisms.
☐ Costs of goods and services are increasing, making it harder for low-income families to
meet their financial responsibilities.
A lot of families, including those with people who work in different fields and make
minimum wage, have a hard time getting their finances in order.
☐ This section presents an overview of the recent trends in inflation in the country and
proposes a few policy recommendations to rectify the situation.
CPD (2023): State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2023-24 (First Reading)
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