Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur announced that the country’s foreign currency reserves are expected to reach 40 billion dollars within the current year. Speaking to journalists at the Secretariat on February 18, he said reserves would surpass 35 billion dollars this month and strengthen further by year-end. He noted that although past irregularities in the sector had caused setbacks, ongoing reforms initiated by the interim government are expected to continue under the elected administration.

Dr. Mansur stated that while the economy remains fragile, signs of stabilization are emerging. He acknowledged that the target of reducing inflation to 7 percent has not yet been achieved but emphasized that efforts are ongoing. He also urged the new government to take effective measures to boost investment.

On the same day, new Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury stressed the importance of revitalizing domestic institutions and rejected the idea of a patronage-based economy, pledging equal opportunities and broader economic benefits for all citizens.