Bangladesh Bank buys 81 million USD from the market to stabilize currency rate

Jan 13, 2026
Business

Photo: Bangladesh Bank (Collected)

Staff Report: PNN

To prevent further depreciation of the Bangladeshi Taka against the US Dollar and to support the flow of remittances and exports, Bangladesh Bank has continued to intervene in the foreign exchange market. As part of this, on Monday (12 January), the central bank purchased 81 million USD from 10 commercial banks through multiple auctions.

According to sources from Bangladesh Bank, the dollar was purchased at a rate of 122.30 BDT per USD. The step was taken to balance the demand and supply of dollars in the market.

The latest data from the central bank shows that Bangladesh Bank has purchased a total of 698 million USD so far in January 2026. Since the start of the 2025-26 fiscal year, the total amount of dollars purchased stands at 3,833.50 million USD.

Economists believe that the continuous purchase of dollars sends a message of confidence in the foreign exchange market, while also encouraging inflow from remittances and exports. However, they advise that long-term market stability will require structural reforms.