Bangladesh Bank has reported that the country's foreign exchange reserves increased to $32.48 billion as of December 17, 2025. The figure, however, stands at $27.82 billion when calculated under the International Monetary Fund’s BPM6 (Balance of Payments Manual 6) methodology. The announcement was made by Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director and spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank.
The reserves had been $32.12 billion a week earlier, or $27.45 billion under the IMF standard. The difference between the two accounting methods reflects the exclusion of certain funds, such as export development and other non-liquid assets, under the BPM6 framework. The rise in reserves follows recent remittance inflows and moderate import payments, helping stabilize the country’s external balance.
Economists note that while the increase is positive, Bangladesh continues to face pressure from global commodity prices and a strong U.S. dollar. The central bank is expected to continue cautious management of reserves to maintain import coverage and meet IMF program conditions in the coming months.
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