Bangladesh Taka Exchange Rates: Dollar at Tk 123.34
The exchange rates of major foreign currencies against the Bangladeshi taka on Monday, 3 August 2026, show the US dollar trading at Tk 123.34, while the British pound stands at Tk 167.04 and the euro at Tk 145.03. Foreign exchange rates remain closely watched in Bangladesh, where remittance inflows, international trade, overseas education, medical […]
Bangladesh’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise on Strong Remittance Inflows
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have resumed an upward trend, supported largely by a strong increase in remittance inflows from citizens working abroad. According to the latest figures released by Bangladesh Bank, the country’s gross foreign exchange reserves have risen to US$36,469.94 million, equivalent to approximately US$36.47 billion. Reserves calculated under the International Monetary Fund’s Balance […]
Business Leaders Voice Concerns Over Economic Fallout Following Departure of Dr Yunus
Prominent business leaders in Dhaka have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the economic legacy left by the outgoing interim administration, accusing its former Chief Adviser, Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, of leaving the country in a state of severe economic distress. The allegations, raised during a discussion meeting held in the capital, have ignited a fresh […]
Pubali Bank Climbs to Second in Half-Year Profit
Dhaka: Pubali Bank has emerged as the second most profitable private commercial bank in Bangladesh during the first six months of the current year, supported largely by a sharp rise in earnings from investments in government treasury bills and treasury bonds. According to the bank’s published half-year financial statements, Pubali Bank posted a post-tax profit […]
Remittance Flow Drives Currency Rate Watch
More than 10 million Bangladeshis are living and working across different parts of the world, and the money they send home continues to play a vital role in strengthening the country’s foreign exchange reserves and supporting the domestic economy. Alongside remittance inflows, foreign currency exchange rates remain a key factor in international trade, import and […]
Anis Ahmed Elected New Chairman of Eastern Bank
Entrepreneur Anis Ahmed has been elected chairman of the board of directors of Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), one of Bangladesh’s prominent private-sector financial institutions. His appointment officially took effect on Monday, marking a new phase in the leadership of the bank. Before assuming the top position on EBL’s board, Ahmed served as a member of […]
Bangladesh’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $36.46 Billion
Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves stood at US$36.457 billion on Tuesday, 28 July, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bank’s Foreign Exchange Reserve and Treasury Management Department. The latest figure provides an important snapshot of the country’s external financial position, which remains closely watched by policymakers, businesses, importers and financial market participants. […]
Gold Prices Rise Amid Middle East Calm
International gold prices moved higher on Monday as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a weaker US dollar and falling oil prices reshaped investor sentiment, boosting demand for the precious metal. According to the information provided, the recent pause in hostilities involving Iran and the United States has influenced global financial markets, with gold […]
BAT Bangladesh Posts Strong Second-Quarter Sales and Profit Growth
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company (BATBC) recorded a notable improvement in cigarette sales and profit during the second quarter of the current year, although its overall performance for the first six months remained broadly flat compared with the same period a year earlier. According to the company’s half-year financial statement, BATBC sold cigarettes worth Tk […]
Dollar at Tk 123.36 as Major Currencies See Fresh Rates
Foreign exchange rates remain a daily point of interest for more than 10 million Bangladeshis living and working abroad, as well as for businesses and individuals engaged in international transactions. Remittances sent by expatriate Bangladeshis are a major source of foreign currency for the country, while exchange rates also influence import costs, export earnings, overseas […]