Tag: macro
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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.
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.
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.