March 19, 2025
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast retail sales, which are mostly goods and are not adjusted for inflation, advancing 0.6% after a previously reported 0.9% drop in January
The think tank recommends increasing the annual tax-free income limit from Tk 350,000 to Tk 400,000
A Reuters poll of 45 economists taken March 4–10 predicted inflation as measured by the annual change in the consumer price index fell to 3.98% in February from 4.31% in January
Non-food inflation inches up slightly despite an overall decline
It vows to promote multilateralism, countering Trump's stance
The commerce advisor says that the price of palm oil – which accounts for 60 percent of the edible oil market – is lower than the rate set by the government
Americans prioritise economy over Trump's Gaza plan. Fighting inflation is a big motivator for 58% of survey respondents
