Dhaka, April 23 -- Economists and business leaders have expressed grave concern over the government's recent move to borrow from the central bank by "printing money", warning that such "high-powered money" could further fuel inflation.

Ashikur Rahman, principal economist at the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI), revealed on Thursday that the government borrowed Tk 200 billion from the Bangladesh Bank in March alone.

"This is fresh money being injected into the economy. Its direct impact will be felt by the common people through rising inflation," Ashikur said during a seminar.

Titled "Evolving Global Landscape for Trade and Growth", the seminar was held at the PRI office in Banani.

The warning comes despite recent governme...