Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Bangladesh's headline inflation fell to 8.32 percent in July 2026 from 9.16 percent in June, mainly driven by a significant decline in food inflation, according to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

The latest BBS data show that food inflation dropped to 7.16 percent in July, from 8.60 percent in June, while non-food inflation eased to 9.28 percent from 9.61 percent during the period.

The July inflation rate was also lower than the 9.42 percent recorded in May 2026, indicating a continued moderation in overall price pressure over the past two months.

On a month-on-month basis, however, the general price index increased by 1.44 percent in July, compared to a 0.34 percent rise in June. Food pric...