The central bank hopes the measure will help increase the supply of foreign currency
June 23, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Bangladesh Bank has launched a new banking feature called the “convertible taka account” for expatriates, making it the first of its kind in the country.
Through this, expatriates will be able to open a bank account operated in foreign currency in an offshore banking unit operated by a Bangladeshi commercial bank.
Embassies get easier route to convert visa fees into foreign currency and remit funds abroad
The policy aims to bring more FDI from all Bangladeshi citizens, including expatriates, through incentives
A massive surge in inward remittances and central bank dollar purchases bolster forex holdings
Bangladesh Bank has purchased nearly $6 billion from the foreign exchange market so far in the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting…
Bangladesh Bank has purchased nearly $6 billion from the foreign exchange market so far in the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting…
The central bank sets a $5,000 single-transaction limit for retail e-commerce exports
