The
country’s foreign exchange reserve has made a new record. On Thursday afternoon
at 4.15 pm, the central bank’s foreign exchange reserve has reached at $22
billion, which is a new milestone.
According
to Bangladesh Bank, the country received
a record $1.48 billion dollar of remittance (148 crore and 20 lakh) in July
this year. Besides, various private organizations have brought in more than $3
billion of foreign currency as loan from abroad. At the same time, there was
growth in exports as well. Foreign exchange income exceeded foreign exchange expense
at this time, resulting in a rise of reserve.
Earlier
on July 10, Bangladesh Bank’s foreign exchange reserve rose to $21 billion
(2111 crore and 80 lakh dollar). Later on June 16, reserve exceeded $21 billion
milestone for the first time. On April 10, reserve surpassed $20 billion.