Dhaka, 11 December 2025 – Bangladesh Bank has purchased an additional USD 149 million through its latest foreign exchange auction, continuing its efforts to stabilise the country’s dollar market. The acquisition was made from 16 commercial banks across the country, according to Arif Hossain Khan, spokesperson for the central bank.
Since July 2025, Bangladesh Bank has been actively buying dollars to protect exporters and expatriate remittance earners while maintaining market stability, as the supply of dollars currently exceeds demand. With this latest purchase, the total dollar acquisition since July has reached USD 2.663 billion.
Details of the Latest Dollar Purchase
| Date | Method | Amount (USD) | Exchange Rate (BDT) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | Multiple Price Auction | 149,000,000 | 1 USD = 122.25–122.29 BDT | 16 commercial banks |
The Foreign Exchange (FX) Auction Committee of Bangladesh Bank conducted the purchase under the multiple price auction system, with the dollar priced between Tk 122.25 and Tk 122.29.
Previous Dollar Purchases in 2025
| Date | Amount (USD) | Exchange Rate (BDT) | Number of Banks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July | 17,100,000 | 121.50 | 18 |
| 15 July | 31,300,000 | 121.50 | – |
| 23 July | 1,000,000 | 121.95 | – |
| 7 Aug | – | – | – |
| 10 Aug | – | – | – |
| 14 Aug | – | – | – |
| 28 Aug | – | – | – |
| 2, 4, 9, 15, 22 Sep | – | – | – |
| 6, 9, 24 Oct | – | – | – |
| 9 Dec | – | – | – |
Over the past months, the central bank has purchased dollars in staged intervals at varying exchange rates, ensuring a steady inflow of foreign currency and protecting the domestic market from excessive volatility.
Rationale Behind Dollar Purchases
Bangladesh Bank’s intervention is aimed at:
Safeguarding export earnings by ensuring competitive and predictable exchange rates.
Protecting remittance inflows from expatriate workers.
Maintaining currency stability, preventing rapid fluctuations in the foreign exchange market.
Arif Hossain Khan noted that the central bank will continue its strategic purchases as needed to ensure market equilibrium and support the country’s financial stability.
With sustained efforts, the central bank hopes to strengthen investor confidence and maintain a healthy flow of foreign currency, benefiting both trade and remittance sectors.