Non-food inflation hits 41-month high despite easing overall prices
The Business Standard (Economy) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
October inflation eases to 8.27% on food relief.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (Economy)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Business Standard (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Bangladesh's overall inflation eased slightly in October as seasonal vegetables helped bring down food prices, but non-food inflation climbed to its highest level in 41 months, driven partly by higher fuel costs.
- According to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) today (9 November), point-to-point inflation fell to 8.27% in October, from 8.34% in September.
- The last time food inflation was lower was in April 2022, when it stood at 6.23%. The decline came as early winter vegetables began arriving in markets, easing pressure on food prices.
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% | “According to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) today (9 November), point-to-point inflation fell to 8.27% in October, from 8.34% in September.” |
Figure | 8.17% | “However, the rate remained higher than the 8.17% recorded in October last year.” |
Figure | 6.40% | “Food inflation dropped to 6.40% in October, from 7.22% a month earlier, marking a decline of 0.82 percentage points and its lowest level in 54 months.” |
Figure | 6.23% | “The last time food inflation was lower was in April 2022, when it stood at 6.23%. The decline came as early winter vegetables began arriving in markets, easing pressure on food prices.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
An increase in the general level of prices or in the cost of living.
“Bangladesh's overall inflation eased slightly in October as seasonal vegetables helped bring down food prices, but non-food inflation climbed to its highest level in 41 months, driven partly by higher fuel costs.”
The amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100; a part of a whole.
“Food inflation dropped to 6.40% in October, from 7.22% a month earlier, marking a decline of 0.82 percentage points and its lowest level in 54 months.”
Any plant.
Synonyms: cabbage, veg, veggie
“Bangladesh's overall inflation eased slightly in October as seasonal vegetables helped bring down food prices, but non-food inflation climbed to its highest level in 41 months, driven partly by higher fuel costs.”
A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.
Synonyms: overslop, slop
“Bangladesh's overall inflation eased slightly in October as seasonal vegetables helped bring down food prices, but non-food inflation climbed to its highest level in 41 months, driven partly by higher fuel costs.”
Anything that is seasonal, such as a financial trend, a product for sale, or an employee.
“Bangladesh's overall inflation eased slightly in October as seasonal vegetables helped bring down food prices, but non-food inflation climbed to its highest level in 41 months, driven partly by higher fuel costs.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
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Bangladesh's overall inflation eased slightly in October as seasonal vegetables helped bring down food prices, but non-food inflation climbed to its highest level in 41 months, driven partly by higher fuel costs.
According to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) today (9 November), point-to-point inflation fell to 8.27% in October, from 8.34% in September. However, the rate remained higher than the 8.17% recorded in October last year.
Food inflation dropped to 6.40% in October, from 7.22% a month earlier, marking a decline of 0.82 percentage points and its lowest level in 54 months. The last time food inflation was lower was in April 2022, when it stood at 6.23%.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Bangladesh's overall inflation eased slightly in October as seasonal vegetables helped bring down food prices, but non-food inflation climbed to its highest level in _____ months, driven partly by higher fuel costs.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.According to data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) today (9 November), point-to-point _____ fell to 8.27% in October, from 8.34% in September.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.However, the rate remained higher than the 3.17% recorded in October last year.
4.The last time food inflation was lower was in April 2022, when it stood at 6.23%.
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