Bangladesh Bank (BB) is planning to secure another $2 billion in external financing to navigate the economic pressures triggered by the Iran war, Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman has announced. “We are adopting a cautious strategy to maintain the balance of payments (BoP) under these exceptional circumstances,” the governor said. The central bank maintains that the country's foreign exchange reserves remain at a satisfactory level. The central bank is also working to control inflation, which may rise with global oil and dollar prices. The governor said these factories are national assets and banks have been asked to support their reopening through client discussions.

Source: bd News24 March 29, 2026 17:30 UTC