Forex reserves cross $27b

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have crossed US$27 billion, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB).

The central bank confirmed the data on Friday morning (June 28).

Earlier, Bangladesh Bank sent the good news regarding foreign reserves. In a message, the central bank said the final position of gross reserve as on 27 June 2024 is $27.15 billion.

Bangladesh received $1.15 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country also received around $900 million from other sources like South Korea, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and Islamic Development Bank (IDB).