Inflation eases slightly in October
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
The country's point to point general inflation eased marginally to 8.27% in October, 2026 from 8.34% in September, 2026, as food inflation declined significantly, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bureau of…
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- The point-to-point general inflation rate declined by 0.07 percentage point in October, while food inflation dropped to 6.40% in October from 7.22% in the previous month.
- However, non-food inflation increased to 9.89 percent in October from 9.30% in September, indicating continued pressure on household expenditure on essential non-food items and services.
- The overall inflation rate was 8.17% in October last year, meaning inflation remained slightly higher than the level recorded a year ago.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 8.27% | “The country's point to point general inflation eased marginally to 8.27% in October, 2026 from 8.34% in September, 2026, as food inflation declined significantly, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).” |
Figure | 6.40% | “The point-to-point general inflation rate declined by 0.07 percentage point in October, while food inflation dropped to 6.40% in October from 7.22% in the previous month.” |
Figure | 9.89 percent | “However, non-food inflation increased to 9.89 percent in October from 9.30% in September, indicating continued pressure on household expenditure on essential non-food items and services.” |
Figure | 8.17% | “The overall inflation rate was 8.17% in October last year, meaning inflation remained slightly higher than the level recorded a year ago.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
3টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A necessary ingredient.
“However, non-food inflation increased to 9.89 percent in October from 9.30% in September, indicating continued pressure on household expenditure on essential non-food items and services.”
Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
Synonyms: former, late, old
“The point-to-point general inflation rate declined by 0.07 percentage point in October, while food inflation dropped to 6.40% in October from 7.22% in the previous month.”
To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
“The country's point to point general inflation eased marginally to 8.27% in October, 2026 from 8.34% in September, 2026, as food inflation declined significantly, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
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The country's point to point general inflation eased marginally to 8.27% in October, 2026 from 8.34% in September, 2026, as food inflation declined significantly, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
The point-to-point general inflation rate declined by 0.07 percentage point in October, while food inflation dropped to 6.40% in October from 7.22% in the previous month.
However, non-food inflation increased to 9.89 percent in October from 9.30% in September, indicating continued pressure on household expenditure on essential non-food items and services.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The country's point to point general inflation eased marginally to _____ in October, 2026 from 8.34% in September, 2026, as food inflation declined significantly, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.However, non-food _____ increased to 9.89 percent in October from 9.30% in September, indicating continued pressure on household expenditure on essential non-food items and services.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The point-to-point general inflation rate declined by 0.07 percentage point in October, while food inflation dropped to 16.40% in October from 7.22% in the previous month.
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