June 06, 2026
The value of the RBI's foreign currency assets also shrunk by nearly $3 billion to $543 billion
The central bank says it took the decision as remittance inflows are good and there isn’t any additional pressure on foreign loan payments
Yet just a week ago, the central bank said there was no “pressure” on the exchange rate of the taka
Bangladesh Bank ready to sell up to $200 million to steady market, a senior official says
Record remittance inflows were not sufficient to bridge the trade gap, BB data shows
The initial batch covers 52% of the up to 86 million barrels the administration announced last week it planned to lend
He says stronger reserves allow liberalised overseas investment
Italy has retained gold despite crises, mounting debt. Bank of Italy holds 2,452 tons, World Gold Council says