General inflation at the national level has again risen in January 2026, as the inflation rate on a point-to-point basis increased to 8.58%. According to BBS data, inflation in the food sector increased significantly in January. At this time, the food inflation rate stood at 8.29%, which was 7.71% in the previous month. However, the food inflation rate has decreased compared to a year ago. Although the overall inflation rate increased slightly on a monthly basis, there are signs of some relief in the annual comparison, according to those concerned.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 08, 2026 11:53 UTC