Forex reserves rise to $30.11b as BB continues dollar purchases
Spokesperson and Executive Director of the central bank Arief Hossain Khan confirmed the matter this evening
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have climbed to $30.11 billion as the central bank continues purchasing dollars from commercial banks at auctions.
Spokesperson and Executive Director of the central bank Arief Hossain Khan confirmed the matter this evening (23 February).
Besides, a surge due to remittances or expatriate income in the banking channel has also contributed to the increasing reserves.
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According to central bank data, Bangladesh received $3.17 billion in remittances in January 2026, the third-highest monthly inflow on record, marking a 45.41% increase compared to January 2025, when remittances stood at $2.18 billion.
A BB official said the increased flow of remittances has boosted the supply of dollars in banks. To prevent a sharp fall in the exchange rate, the central bank has been purchasing dollars through auctions.
He added that the purchases are helping increase reserves while stabilising the dollar
