DHAKA, June 7, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh's general point-to-point inflation 
rate reached 9.42 per cent in May 2026.

The general point to point inflation rate in April, 2026 was 9.04 percent, 
according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics 
(BBS).

The inflation rate was also slightly higher than the 9.05 per cent recorded 
in May 2025.

The BBS data showed that food inflation increased to 9.06 per cent in May 
from 8.39 per cent in April while non-food inflation edged up to 9.71 per 
cent in May from 9.57 per cent in April this year.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May was prepared based on information 
collected from all 64 districts of the country, it added.

Inflation in rural areas increased to 9.48 per cent in May, compared with 
9.05 per cent in April this year.

Rural food inflation rose to 8.95 per cent in May from 8.23 per cent in 
April, while non-food inflation increased to 9.98 per cent in May from 9.81 
per cent in April this year.

In urban areas, point-to-point inflation rose to 9.25 per cent in May from 
9.02 per cent in April. However, it remained below the 9.50 per cent recorded 
in May last year.

Urban food inflation increased to 9.29 per cent in May from 8.81 per cent in 
April, while non-food inflation rose to 9.24 per cent from 9.15 per cent.

Despite the monthly increase, the 12-month moving average inflation rate 
continued to decline.

The moving average inflation for the period from June 2025 to May 2026 was 
estimated at 8.63 per cent, down significantly from 10.13 per cent during the 
corresponding period from June 2024 to May 2025.

The decline indicates a gradual easing of inflationary pressures on an annual 
basis, although monthly price increases remain elevated.

Meanwhile, the national wage rate growth stood at 8.21 per cent on a point-
to-point basis in May, marginally higher than 8.16 per cent recorded in 
April.

The BBS said the Wage Rate Index for May was prepared using data collected 
from all 64 districts.