Money supply is the sum of cash in circulation and bank deposits. Bangladesh Bank statistics show that money supply grew rapidly during the tenure of the last government. The most widely used measure of money supply, M2 or “broad money”, increased from Tk13.7 lakh crore in June 2020 to Tk18.9 lakh crore in June 2023. In just three years, money supply grew by roughly Tk5.2 lakh crore. Economists agree that the combination of low interest rates and sustained fiscal deficits fuels money supply growth and inflation.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 02, 2026 19:48 UTC