Forex reserves climb to $30.25b

Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves have risen to $30.25 billion, according to Bangladesh Bank, reflecting a slight improvement in the country’s external financial position.

The central bank’s Executive Director and Spokesperson, Arif Hossain Khan, confirmed the figure on Sunday, with official data showing reserves at $30,248.11 million as of August 9—up from $30 billion on August 4 and $30.004 billion on July 24.

However, under the IMF’s Balance of Payments (BPM6) framework, the country’s net usable reserves—which deduct short-term foreign liabilities—stand at $25.23 billion, up from $24.98 billion a week earlier.

The increase is attributed to higher remittance inflows, stable export receipts, and moderated import payments in recent weeks, the central bank said.

While gross reserves offer a broad measure of holdings, the net figure under BPM6 is considered a more accurate indicator of readily available foreign currency to meet external obligations.

Bangladesh Bank stated it remains closely monitoring the reserve situation to ensure macroeconomic stability and maintain confidence among investors and international partners.