Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have recorded a further increase, reflecting continued stability in external inflows and remittance performance. According to the central bank, the country’s gross reserves have now reached USD 34,821.83 million, equivalent to approximately USD 34.82 billion.
The update was confirmed on Wednesday by Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director and spokesperson of the Bangladesh Bank, who stated that the reserve position was calculated up to 3 June. He added that, under the International Monetary Fund’s Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6) accounting framework, the reserves stood at USD 30,160.60 million.
The latest figure marks a modest rise from the previous reporting date. On 1 June, gross reserves were recorded at USD 34,766.99 million, while the BPM6-compliant reserves stood at USD 30,107.61 million. The incremental growth over the two-day period underscores continued foreign currency inflows, supported largely by remittance earnings and external financial flows.
Remittance inflows during May also played a significant role in strengthening the reserve position. Expatriate Bangladeshis sent home USD 3.425 billion in May alone, making it the second-highest monthly remittance receipt in the country’s history. For the first eleven months of the 2025–26 fiscal year (July–May), total remittance inflows reached USD 32.76 billion, indicating sustained growth in overseas labour income.
Foreign Exchange Reserve Position
Date
Gross Reserves (USD million)
Gross Reserves (USD billion)
BPM6 Reserves (USD million)
1 June
34,766.99
34.77
30,107.61
3 June
34,821.83
34.82
30,160.60
The Bangladesh Bank continues to monitor reserve movements closely as they remain a key indicator of the country’s external financial resilience. Foreign exchange reserves are primarily influenced by remittance inflows, export earnings, foreign investment, and external debt servicing obligations.
Economists note that stable or rising reserves help maintain confidence in the local currency and ensure adequate import coverage, particularly for essential goods such as fuel, food, and industrial raw materials. The recent upward trajectory, albeit gradual, suggests a relatively steady external sector position in the short term.
Overall, the latest figures highlight a cautiously positive trend in Bangladesh’s external balances, supported by strong remittance inflows and improved foreign currency management.
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