, Oct. 7 -- to-point inflation in Bangladesh edged up slightly to 8.36 percent in September, from 8.29 percent in August.

According to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on Monday, the rate was significantly higher at 9.92 percent during the same month last year.

Inflation has now remained above 8 percent for more than three years since August 2022.

The BBS data shows that both food and non-food inflation increased in September. Food inflation rose to 7.64 percent from 7.60 percent in August, while non-food inflation climbed to 8.98 percent from 8.90 percent.

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