Bangladesh Bank buys another $141.5m from 13 banks

Bangladesh Bank purchased $141.50 million from 13 commercial banks today as part of its ongoing intervention in the foreign exchange market.

The central bank bought the dollars at exchange rates ranging from Tk 122.29 to Tk 122.30 per US dollar, with Tk 122.30 set as the cut-off rate, according to officials familiar with the transaction.

With the latest purchase, Bangladesh Bank's total dollar acquisition in December 2025 so far has reached $624.50 million.

Cumulatively, the central bank has bought $2.80 billion in the current 2025-26 fiscal year to date.

Industry insiders said the continued dollar purchases indicate a relatively comfortable foreign exchange position, driven by improved inflows from exports and remittances.

The move is also helping the central bank manage excess liquidity in the interbank foreign exchange market.

Bangladesh Bank has been following a market-based exchange rate regime, intervening periodically to smooth volatility and maintain stability in the taka-dollar market.