Bangladesh’s point-to-point inflation rose to 9.42 percent in May 2026, up from 9.04 percent in April, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

The inflation rate was also slightly higher than the 9.05 percent recorded in May 2025, indicating continued price pressures despite signs of easing on an annual average basis.

According to the BBS, food inflation increased to 9.06 percent in May from 8.39 percent in April, while non-food inflation rose to 9.71 percent from 9.57 percent during the same period.

The consumer price index (CPI) data was compiled using information collected from all 64 districts of the country.

In rural areas, inflation climbed to 9.48 percent in May from 9.05 percent in April. Rural food inflation rose to 8.95 percent from 8.23 percent, while non-food inflation increased to 9.98 percent from 9.81 percent.

Urban inflation also edged higher, reaching 9.25 percent in May compared with 9.02 percent in April. However, it remained below the 9.50 percent recorded in May last year.

In cities, food inflation rose to 9.29 percent from 8.81 percent, while non-food inflation increased to 9.24 percent from 9.15 percent.

Despite the month-on-month increase, the country’s 12-month average inflation rate continued its downward trend. The average inflation rate for the period from June 2025 to May 2026 declined to 8.63 percent, compared with 10.13 percent during the corresponding period a year earlier.

The BBS said the decline in average inflation suggests that annual inflationary pressures are gradually easing, although monthly price increases remain elevated.

Meanwhile, the national wage growth rate rose slightly to 8.21 percent in May on a point-to-point basis, up from 8.16 percent in April. The wage index was also prepared using data collected from all 64 districts across the country.