Bangladesh’s total foreign currency reserves have increased to $30.25 billion, according to the Bangladesh Bank. As per the IMF’s BPM-6 calculation method, the reserves stand at $25.32 billion. This marks a significant recovery from earlier figures in July and early August.
Official Announcement
On Sunday (August 10), Bangladesh Bank’s Executive Director and Spokesperson, Arif Hossain Khan, confirmed the latest figures of the country’s foreign currency reserves.
“দেশের বৈদেশিক মুদ্রার মজুত বা রিজার্ভ দাঁড়িয়েছে ৩০২৪৮ দশমিক ১১ মিলিয়ন ডলার বা প্রায় ৩০ দশমিক ২৫ বিলিয়ন ডলার।”
Translation:
“The country’s foreign currency reserve now stands at 30,248.11 million dollars, or about 30.25 billion dollars.”
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IMF Calculation Method (BPM-6)
According to the International Monetary Fund’s BPM-6 methodology, the reserve is calculated differently, excluding certain components. By this standard, Bangladesh’s reserves now stand at 25,232.33 million US dollars, or $25.32 billion.
Comparison with Earlier Figures
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4 August 2025:
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Gross Reserve: $30.00 billion
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BPM-6 Method: $24.98 billion
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24 July 2025:
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Gross Reserve: $30,004.50 million
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BPM-6 Method: $24,988.24 million
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This shows a steady growth in both gross and BPM-6 reserve measurements over the last few weeks.
Understanding Net Reserve
Bangladesh Bank explained that Net Reserve is calculated according to IMF’s BPM-6 standard.
“দেশের মোট রিজার্ভ থেকে স্বল্পমেয়াদি দায় বিয়োগ করলে নিট বা প্রকৃত রিজার্ভের পরিমাণ পাওয়া যায়।”
Translation:
“The net or actual reserve is obtained by deducting short-term liabilities from the total reserves.”
Source: Jago News 24
