Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have once again crossed the $20 billion mark, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank.

As per the IMF's BPM6 accounting method, the reserves now stand at $20.46 billion. 

Meanwhile, the gross reserve, which includes various foreign currency funds, stands at $25.62 billion.

The information was shared by Bangladesh Bank’s Executive Director and Spokesperson Md. Mezbaul Haque on Sunday (April 6).

In early March, reserves stood at $21.40 billion but dropped to $19.65 billion on March 9 after paying $1.75 billion to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) for imports during January-February.

A similar ACU payment of $1.67 billion in early January for November-December imports had also reduced reserves at the time.

However, the reserves recovered due to remittance inflows through commercial banks, export earnings, and foreign loans, helping the reserves rise above $21 billion again.

BDST: 2154 HRS, April 6, 2025
MSK