Bangladesh Bank (BB) has bought $2.51 billion from commercial banks so far in the fiscal year 2025–26, including $202 million today, according to BB data.
The central bank purchased the amount from 13 commercial banks at rates ranging from Tk 122.27 to Tk 122.29.
BB, which sold more than $25 billion from its foreign exchange reserves between FY21 and FY25 to help cover imports of fuel, fertiliser, and food, has begun purchasing the greenback since the start of this fiscal year, as supply has increased owing to higher exports and remittances.
Since early July, the taka has gained against the dollar. On July 2, the dollar was traded at a maximum of Tk 122.85.
Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves stood at $31.21 billion as of December 1, 2025, according to BB. Calculated under the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6), reserves stood at $26.51 billion.
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