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Forex reserves cross $35b ahead of Eid
25 Feb 2026 05:24 GMT
Bangladesh's gross foreign- exchange reserves surpassed the $35-billion mark on Tuesday, supported by sustained US dollar purchases by the central bank amid stronger remittance inflows ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Officials said the interventions are aimed at …
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Forex reserves cross $35b after 40 months
24 Feb 2026 16:59 GMT
… | New Age file photo
Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves … and sustained dollar purchases by Bangladesh Bank.
According to central … further appreciation of the taka.
The recent trend marks … sell dollars to defend the currency amid reserve depletion.
The …
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The Lynching of a Hindu Man in Bangladesh That Shocked the World — The Killing That Shamed a Nation
18 Feb 2026 16:00 GMT
… a junior quality inspector in Bangladesh’s booming garment industry — … He earned 13,500 taka a month checking sweater … allegedly offensive. A “katukti.”
Bangladesh does not have a formal … blackout.
When outrage becomes currency and accusation becomes proof, …
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Nepal through Dr Govinda KC’s lens
25 Feb 2026 02:09 GMT
… , KC spent around 4,000 Bangladeshi Taka from his scholarship money to …
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What makes Bangladesh's power sector bleed billions
16 Feb 2026 03:35 GMT
… depreciation of the taka. High system losses in … Kabir Khan
Currency depreciation: the silent multiplier
Currency depreciation has … costs. According to Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) data … imported fuels, currency depreciation, rising capacity payments …
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What Bangladesh's Election Means for South Asia and the World
13 Feb 2026 10:42 GMT
… inflation and a weak taka currency combining to erode real … the roughly 1 million Bangladeshi migrant workers currently … treaties between India and Bangladesh under Hasina contain “imbalances … neighbors,” says Rahman. “Bangladesh’s interest, guarding the …
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What Bangladesh’s Election Means for South Asia and the World
13 Feb 2026 06:59 GMT
… inflation and a weak taka currency combining to erode real … the roughly 1 million Bangladeshi migrant workers currently … treaties between India and Bangladesh under Hasina contain “imbalances … neighbors,” says Rahman. “Bangladesh’s interest, guarding the …
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Forex market remains largely stable amid high dollar inflow
12 Feb 2026 17:39 GMT
Staff Correspondent
12 February, 2026, 22:42
A file photo shows people standing outside the Bangladesh Bank headquarters at Motijheel in the capital. | New Age photo
The taka remained broadly stable against the US dollar as improved foreign exchange …
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Bangladesh launches massive crackdown to prevent vote-buying
12 Feb 2026 10:51 GMT
… decisive moment for Bangladesh’s democratic future.
According to Bangladeshi media reports … the operations, large quantities of currency notes were seized as part … reportedly recovered 7.4 million taka in cash from his possession …
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Bangladesh Bank buys $171m in auctions to stabilise forex market
11 Feb 2026 06:26 GMT
Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday (February 10) purchased $171 million from 11 commercial banks through multiple auctions as part of its ongoing monetary policy measures.
According to central bank sources, the dollars were bought at Tk 122.30 per dollar to help …