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Bangladesh’s Inflation Hits 10-Month High Amid Rising Food Prices and Election Spending

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New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Overall inflation in Bangladesh rose to 9.13 per cent in February from 8.58 per cent in January, touching the highest level in 10 months, a report has said.The surge in inflation was driven by rising food prices ahead of Ramadan and election‑related spending, the report from Daily Star said.The Consumer Price Index rose above 9 per cent for the first time since May last year, marking the fourth consecutive monthly surge, since inflation touched a 39‑month low of 8….