A massive surge in inward remittances and central bank dollar purchases bolster forex holdings
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves exceeded $31 billion after a $1 billion ADB disbursement, ensuring four-month import cover. Stronger reserves reduce currency risk for IT outsourcing and signal lower volatility for regional tech expansion decisions.
June 15, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $31 billion mark after the Asian Development Bank (ADB) disbursed $1 billion in budget support loans.
At the end of Sunday, reserves stood at $31.07 billion under the Balance of Payments (BPM-6) accounting method, while gross reserves reached $35.62 billion, according to Bangladesh Bank.
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