Bangladesh lowers rates and signs South Korea trade pact

The 0.5% cut is intended to spur growth, however there are fears it could revive inflationary pressures amid numerous challenges.
August 14, 2026

Earlier this month Bangladesh’s central bank lowered interest rates by 50 basis points after maintaining the rate at 10% for two years to dampen inflation.

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