Highlights:
- Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves reach $30.3 billion.
- $1.5 billion paid for July-August import bills via ACU.
- Gross reserves higher than last year’s $19.46 billion.
- ACU system helps settle import payments among 9 Asian countries.
Forex Reserves Overview
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves reached $30.3 billion on 7 September 2025 after the central bank paid $1.5 billion for import bills of July and August through the Asian Clearing Union (ACU).
Earlier, in May-June 2025, the central bank had paid $2.02 billion in ACU bills.
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Following the ACU payments, the gross forex reserves stood at $30.30 billion, while the reserves recorded in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) account were $25.39 billion. For comparison, the gross reserves at this time last year were $19.46 billion, showing a significant increase.
About the ACU System
The Asian Clearing Union (ACU) is an international payment settlement system. It helps member countries settle trade payments among themselves without using hard foreign currency.
Currently, the ACU includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Under this system, central banks of the member countries pay their import liabilities every two months, ensuring smooth trade transactions and maintaining stability in foreign reserves.
Source: TBS
