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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 11th December 2025, 11:49 PM
Bangladesh Bank has acquired an additional $149 million through its ongoing foreign exchange auctions, collecting the funds from 16 commercial banks across the country, a spokesperson confirmed on Thursday, 11 December.
The central bank’s official, Arif Hossain Khan, explained that the initiative is part of a broader strategy to support exporters and remittance earners, while ensuring stability in the domestic dollar market. Since July 2025, Bangladesh Bank has been actively purchasing dollars whenever market supply exceeds demand, and has now accumulated a total of $2.663 billion in its reserves.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 11 December 2025 |
| Amount Purchased | $149 million |
| Source | 16 commercial banks |
| Auction Method | Multiple Price Auction (FX Auction Committee) |
| Price per USD | BDT 122.25 – 122.29 |
The latest acquisition was conducted under the Multiple Price Auction system, where the dollar price ranged from 122.25 to 122.29 Bangladeshi taka per USD.
Bangladesh Bank has been purchasing dollars in phased intervals since July 2025. Key transactions include:
| Date | Banks Involved | Rate (BDT/USD) | Amount Purchased |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July | 18 banks | 121.50 | $171 million |
| 15 July | 18 banks | 121.50 | $313 million |
| 23 July | 18 banks | 121.95 | $10 million |
| 7, 10, 14, 28 Aug | Multiple | Varies | Significant purchases |
| 2, 4, 9, 15, 22 Sep | Multiple | Varies | Significant purchases |
| 6, 9, 24 Oct | Multiple | Varies | Significant purchases |
| 9 Dec | Multiple | Varies | Significant purchases |
These phased acquisitions reflect Bangladesh Bank’s proactive approach to maintain a balanced foreign exchange market, protect exporters’ interests, and ensure remittance inflows benefit the domestic economy.
The central bank emphasises that by purchasing dollars when supply exceeds demand, it can:
Stabilise the exchange rate in the local market
Protect exporters from currency fluctuations
Safeguard remittance earners’ interests
Strengthen foreign currency reserves
With a total of $2.663 billion purchased so far, these interventions are crucial for maintaining macroeconomic stability in Bangladesh amidst ongoing global currency volatility.
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