Forex market stable, no devaluation pressure: BB
At present, the country's total foreign exchange reserve stands at approximately $34.35 billion, which serves as a strong safeguard for conducting international trade.
Bangladesh's foreign exchange market remains stable and there is no instant pressure for devaluation, the Bangladesh Bank has said.
In a statement, the central bank said banks have enough dollar liquidity.
Strong reserve position
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In the banking sector, foreign exchange reserves currently stand at around $3.9 billion, according to the statement.
At the end of February 2026, this figure was $2.3 billion, meaning reserves have increased by $1.6 billion within a month.
Moreover, on 26 February, the gross foreign exchange reserve was $47.6 billion, which rose to $48.8 billion by 6 April.
As a result, Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves, considering cash holdings and other sources, are playing a supportive role in meeting daily import expenses and settling foreign transactions, as per the statement.
At present, the country's total foreign exchange reserve stands at approximately $34.35 billion, which serves as a strong safeguard for conducting international trade.
Remittance inflow remains positive
The inflow of remittances remains strong. In March 2026, remittances reached $3.75 billion, higher than any previous month, according to the statement.
In the first 11 days of the current month, remittances amounted to $1.6 billion, which is 30.4% higher than the same period last year.
As a result, the increased supply of foreign currency has played an important role in maintaining stability in the market, as per the statement.
Import and foreign payment situation stable
Import costs and foreign debt payments are proceeding in a regular and planned manner. In the past month, $1.37 billion has been paid against import bills, the central bank statement said.
Recently, government foreign debt payments equivalent to approximately $180 million have also been completed.
Consequently, as of 6 April, the country's foreign exchange reserves stand at approximately $34.35 billion.
There is no pressure on the value of the dollar in the market, and the value of the dollar is being determined through a normal market process, as per the statement.
