DHAKA, April 09, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh’s external sector in early 2026 showed strengthening phase with a significant improvement in foreign exchange reserves and robust remittance inflows, according to a report by the General Economics Division (GED) of the Planning Commission. The "Economic Update & Outlook (March 2026)" report, released today showed that a notable improvement in gross foreign exchange reserves, which climbed from US$ 33.19 billion in December 2025 to $35.11 billion in February 2026. Under the BPM6 manual, reserves also showed a healthy upward trajectory, reaching $30.36 billion over the same period. The report further noted that the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)-based exchange rate has adjusted downward, signaling modest gains in external price competitiveness. In the trade sector, recent adjustments in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) have signaled modest gains in external price competitiveness.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 09, 2026 09:06 UTC