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March remittances hit record $3.75bn: Bangladesh Bank
Finance

March remittances hit record $3.75bn: Bangladesh Bank

March remittances jumped to a record $3.75bn, Bangladesh Bank data showed, offering short-term FX relief for payments and imports ahead of Eid.

Rafah crossing volatility halts Gaza patient evacuations
World

Rafah crossing volatility halts Gaza patient evacuations

Rafah crossing access remains unstable after renewed Gaza strikes and disrupted patient evacuations. Reuters reports limited movement, delays, and allegations of harsh treatment at checkpoints, keeping humanitarian operations fragile and raising wider regional risk.

Bangladesh Bank dollar auctions ramp up as remittances surge
Business

Bangladesh Bank dollar auctions ramp up as remittances surge

Bangladesh Bank dollar auctions intensified after January 2026 remittances hit about $3.17B. The central bank kept buying dollars at Tk 122.30 to smooth FX moves and rebuild reserves, shaping import costs and bank liquidity.