Bangladesh Bank Seeks to Calm FX Fears as Taka Hits Record Low

Bangladesh's central bank raised the benchmark rate by 25 basis points to contain inflation that is hovering near the highest level in a decade. The hawkish tightening is aimed at curbing price pressures, likely supporting the taka and local bond yields while potentially weighing on domestic growth and risk assets.

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Bangladesh's central bank raised the benchmark rate by 25 basis points to contain inflation that is hovering near the highest level in a decade. The hawkish tightening is aimed at curbing price pressures, likely supporting the taka and local bond yields while potentially weighing on domestic growth and risk assets.