Bangladesh’s financial sector has published the official exchange rates for major foreign currencies on Sunday, 20 September 2026, setting the baseline values for international trade, overseas educational expenses, and incoming migrant remittances. Under the latest market rates, the United States Dollar (USD) trades at BDT 122.90 for purchasing and BDT 123.00 for selling, leaving a […]

The Bangladeshi Taka maintained relative stability against major international currencies today, according to official foreign exchange figures published by Bangladesh Bank on 19 September 2026. Under the latest central bank directives, the US Dollar—the cornerstone of international trade and sovereign import settlements—is priced at a buying rate of 122.90 Taka and a selling rate of […]

DHAKA — A remarkable shift in customer sentiment is offering a crucial lifeline to the newly formed Combined Islamic Bank. Despite long-delayed access to their savings finally being restored, the expected rush by depositors to drain their accounts has failed to materialise. Instead, a significant majority of customers are choosing to leave their funds intact, […]

The central bank of Bangladesh has outlined the official foreign exchange figures for 16 September 2026, offering clear direction to commercial lenders, money changers, and international traders navigating the domestic market. According to the latest monetary figures, the Bangladeshi Taka shows tight spreads across foreign exchange counters for primary reserve currencies. The US Dollar, which […]

Bangladesh Bank released the official foreign exchange reference rates on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, establishing stable benchmarks across major international and regional currencies. These rates directly influence commercial bank transactions, international trade settlements, and cross-border family remittances. The US Dollar, serving as the core reference currency for Bangladesh’s international settlement framework, stands at a buying […]

In a strategic push to elevate the quality of its overseas workforce, Bangladesh Bank has signed an agreement with the Probashi Kallyan Bank (PKB) to provide loans of up to 1 million BDT (approximately £6,200) for prospective migrants seeking foreign language training. Backed by a substantial 1,000-crore BDT refinancing scheme allocated by the central bank, […]

Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates directly alter the trajectory of Bangladesh’s international trade, import-export bills, and inward remittance flows. Among all foreign currencies operating within the domestic financial landscape, the United States Dollar holds the most pivotal position. Shifts in its valuation ripple immediately through settlement costs, balance of payments, and broader commercial transactions. Following […]

Rising non-performing loans, soaring provisioning requirements, and mounting operational losses have pushed Bangladesh’s banking sector into deeper financial vulnerability. Official statistics reveal that the combined capital deficit of 21 affected banks ballooned to nearly Tk 2.94 trillion by the end of the March quarter, up from Tk 2.74 trillion in December—a sharp deterioration of roughly […]

International trade, foreign direct investment, and cross-border commercial links continue to expand rapidly across Bangladesh, elevating the daily demand for foreign currency. On Sunday, 13 September 2026, central financial figures released by Bangladesh Bank provided the latest benchmark valuations for major global currencies against the Bangladeshi Taka, offering crucial guidance for traders, commercial banks, and […]