Written by The Banking Post
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves stood at US$30.3 billion on Sunday following the settlement of $1.5 billion in import bills for July and August through the Asian Clearing Union (ACU), according to central bank data.
In the previous cycle for May–June 2025, the Bangladesh Bank paid $2.02 billion under the ACU system.
After the latest settlement, the gross forex reserves stood at $30.30 billion, while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) accounting method shows reserves at $25.39 billion. A year ago, the gross reserve stood at $19.46 billion.
The ACU, a payment settlement mechanism among nine regional countries—including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Sri Lanka—facilitates the clearance of import liabilities every two months.
