DHAKA, Jan 14, 2024 (BSS) - The general point to point inflation rate in

December last slightly eased to 9.41 percent mainly because of the downtrend
in food inflation.

The general point to point inflation rate in November last was 9.49 percent,
according to the monthly consumer price (CPI) index of the Bangladesh Bureau
of Statistics (BBS).

The point to point food inflation came down at 9.58 percent in December, 2023
down from 10.76 percent in November, 2023.

On the other hand, the point to point non-food inflation increased slightly
to 8.52 percent in December, 2023 up from 8.16 percent in November, 2023.

The BBS data showed that the general point to point inflation in the rural
areas has slightly declined to 9.48 percent in December, 2023 down from 9.62
percent in November, 2023.

However, the general point to point inflation rate in the urban areas also
declined marginally to 9.15 percent in December, 2023 down from 9.16 percent
in November, 2023.

The national wage index rate in December, 2023 reached 7.74 in December up
from 7.72 percent posted in November, 2023.