Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have increased further, providing another positive indication of the country’s external financial position amid continued efforts to strengthen macroeconomic stability. According to information released on Thursday, Bangladesh’s total foreign exchange reserves stood at US$37.65863 billion as of 2 July, reflecting a modest increase compared with the previous reporting period. The update […]

More than 10 million Bangladeshis are currently living and working abroad, making remittances one of the country’s most significant sources of foreign exchange. At the same time, the continued expansion of international trade has led to a steady increase in cross-border financial transactions. Against this backdrop, keeping track of daily exchange rates has become increasingly […]

Bangladesh’s steady streak of robust inward remittances faced a sudden roadblock in June, as monthly receipts plummeted to their lowest level in eight months. Data released by Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday reveals that expatriate workers sent home $2.81 billion (280.60 crore) during the final month of the fiscal year. This marks a sharp decline of […]

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange market continues to reflect the country’s deepening integration with global trade, with the value of the taka moving in response to international demand, remittance inflows, and broader macroeconomic pressures. On 28 June 2026, official data from Bangladesh Bank and commercial banking channels indicate a relatively steady but fluctuating pattern in exchange rates […]

A proposal to temporarily withdraw 500 and 1000 taka banknotes from circulation has been placed in Bangladesh’s parliament as part of a wider argument aimed at bringing large volumes of cash back into the formal banking system. Speaking during the general discussion on the proposed national budget for the 2026–27 financial year on Sunday, BNP […]