Finance·Aug 17, 2026
Bangladesh Cuts Interest Rates After Two-Year Inflation Fight
Central bank reduces benchmark rate 50 basis points from decade-high 10%, signaling pivot from inflation control to growth support
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
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Central bank reduces benchmark rate 50 basis points from decade-high 10%, signaling pivot from inflation control to growth support

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