Bangladesh’s point-to-point inflation rose to 9.04 percent in April, 2026, up from 8.71 percent in March, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

However, it was slightly lower than the 9.17 percent recorded in April last year.

The data shows that inflation increased in both food and non-food categories during the month.

Food inflation at the national level rose to 8.39 percent in April from 8.24 percent in March.

Non-food inflation also climbed, reaching 9.57 percent compared to 9.09 percent a month earlier.

In April 2025, food inflation stood at 8.63 percent, while non-food inflation was 9.61 percent.

The BBS said the inflation figures were calculated on a point-to-point basis using data from 154 markets across all 64 districts.

In rural areas, overall inflation increased to 9.05 percent in April from 8.72 percent in March. Rural food inflation rose to 8.23 percent from 8.02 percent, while non-food inflation jumped to 9.81 percent from 9.38 percent.

In April last year, rural food and non-food inflation were 8.40 percent and 9.86 percent respectively.

Urban areas also saw an upward trend. Urban inflation rose to 9.02 percent in April from 8.68 percent in March.

Food inflation in cities edged up slightly to 8.81 percent from 8.78 percent, while non-food inflation increased more sharply to 9.15 percent from 8.62 percent.

In April 2025, urban food and non-food inflation stood at 9.13 percent and 9.88 percent respectively.

Long-term trend shows decline

Despite the monthly rise, the 12-month average inflation showed a downward trend.

The average inflation rate for May 2025 to April 2026 stood at 8.59 percent, significantly lower than 10.21 percent recorded during the same period a year earlier.

Meanwhile, wage growth also saw a slight increase in April.

The national wage rate index rose to 8.16 percent in April from 8.09 percent in March. In April 2025, wage growth stood at 8.19 percent.

By sector, wage growth in agriculture increased to 8.19 percent from 8.11 percent in March. In industry, it rose to 8.09 percent from 8.02 percent, while the services sector recorded 8.31 percent, up from 8.23 percent.

A year earlier, wage growth stood at 8.40 percent in agriculture, 7.87 percent in industry, and 8.42 percent in services.

The BBS said the wage rate index is compiled using data collected from all 64 districts of the country.