DHAKA: The point-to-point inflation rate dropped to 7.46 percent for the month of April 2014 from 7.48 percent of March.

Inflation rate on food products has come at 8.95 on April – a .01 percent down from the previous month while inflation on others products came at 5.23 percent – a .03 percent fall from the previous month.

The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 was the base year to calculate the inflation rate.

Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics director general Golam Mostafa made the disclosure at a press conference in the capital on Wednesday.

Golam Mostafa said, “Due to political satiability and accurate plans of government, inflation remains controlled and supply chain of products is working well.” 

“Products are being supplied everywhere in the country in line with the demands,” he added.

BDST: 1311 HRS MAY 07, 2014