Govt Targets Inflation Reduction to 4-5%

Economic Tag: Central Bank, Inflation
The government aims to reduce inflation to 4-5% in the coming years, with an interim target of 7% by June 2025, said Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur. Speaking at a dialogue on banking sector reforms at the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM), he noted that recent floods had led to higher food prices, but inflation should decrease soon. Mansur emphasized the need to develop long-term sources of finance, including the bond market, to reduce the banking sector’s heavy burden. The dialogue featured several key figures, including BIBM officials and banking sector leaders.

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