June 17, 2026
A massive surge in inward remittances and central bank dollar purchases bolster forex holdings
In 2025, the expats remitted around Tk 240 billion
Inflows shoot up 41.31 percent as expats send more money before Eid-ul-Azha
Eid-driven dollar inflows are strengthening liquidity conditions in the currency market this month
Auction purchases continue as banks offload surplus foreign currency holdings
Central bank intervenes to stabilise exchange rate and rebuild reserves after ACU payment
If the trend continues, remittance inflows could reach $35.4 billion by the end of May, the central bank projects
In just six days of May, inflows have already reached nearly a quarter of a billion dollars
