Price hikes of both food and non-food products is driving up the rate
Bangladesh's inflation rate hit 9.42% in May 2026, a 16-month high, driven by fuel and commodity price spikes. Tech leaders in South Asia must adjust OpEx and cloud spend; persistent inflation signals prolonged budget pressure and hiring constraints.
June 07, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
The cost of living has tightened its grip on households as fuel-driven price pressures rippled through both the food and non-food sectors in May, pushing Bangladesh's inflation rate to a 16-month high.
The important economic indicator has ticked up for the second consecutive month. In April, the overall inflation rate was 9.04 percent.
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