The Bangladesh Bank may consider lowering its 10% policy rate in the January 2026 monetary policy, contingent upon controlling inflation.
Bangladesh’s central bank, Bangladesh Bank, has hinted at a potential adjustment to its policy rate in the upcoming monetary policy, which is anticipated for January 2026, following a meeting with the visiting IMF Fifth Review Mission on 30 October 2025.
The discussions focused on the central bank’s approach to monetary policy.
The IMF sought clarity on when the central bank might lower its policy rate, currently set at 10%.
Officials emphasised that any reduction would depend on achieving complete control over inflation.
Presently, lending rates for borrowers remain in the range of 13-14%.
