Total reserves cross $30 billion
After two years, reserves cross $30 billion
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves again cross $30 billion or reserves touch $30 billion +++.
Dr. Yunus's vision of the main economy.
Pro-charter, reform-oriented, inclusive growth path:
He wants to integrate banking reforms, revenue-raising, affordable budget, social programs, climate-resilient infrastructure—everything. Positive steps have been implemented on identified issues like currency shortage, reserves, remittances, etc. from the beginning. His goal is to ensure a "people-centric, well-governed and sustainable economy".
🔍 Conservative and gross reserve status
Gross reserves (Bangladesh Bank's own calculation): This amount stood at $30.51 billion as of June 26, 2025.
At the same time, the reserves calculated according to the IMF's BPM6 method stand at $25.51 billion.
According to the central bank, the total foreign exchange reserves stood at $30.51 billion as of Thursday evening (June 26, 2025). However, the actual reserves based on the IMF's BPM-6 calculation method have exceeded $25 billion.
🏦 Impact of loan support
• $1.34 billion has been received from the IMF, which has been released in two installments.
• $900 million has come from the ADB (Asian Development Bank).
• A loan has also come from JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), although the specific amount has not been disclosed, it has been significantly added.
• In addition, another ~$1.5 billion is expected from the World Bank, AIIB, and OPEC Fund, which will add to the reserves by the end of June.
💵 Remittance and foreign exchange situation
Remittance flows continue to grow steadily. The situation at the beginning of June has crossed $2 billion—a different picture than at the beginning of the year.
The central bank has not sold any dollars in these ten months, so there has been no additional pressure on reserves.
📊 Overall changes and future expectations
• Reserves at their highest in the last two years in a pairwise comparison: This amount was the highest till June 2023 and has now surpassed the old record.
• It is expected to cross $32 billion by the end of June if the continuity of loan support continues.
• The government has set a reserve target of $34.4 billion by the end of the future fiscal year (FY’26).
Conclusion: As of June 26, 2025, Bangladesh Bank’s gross reserves have crossed $30.51 billion. According to IMF’s BPM6, actual reserves are $25.51 billion and usable reserves are $19.80 billion.
The main role behind this increase has been played by loan support from IMF, ADB and JICA, remittance inflows, and preservation of reserves without selling dollars. Reserves are likely to reach $32–34 billion if further loans and flows continue in the coming months.😊
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