BB buys $209m in latest dollar auction to support taka

BB buys $209m in latest dollar auction to support taka
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Online Desk

Published: 2026-02-09 20:23:02

Updated on: 2026-02-09 21:07:18

Bangladesh Bank (BB) purchased $209 million from 19 commercial banks on Monday through multiple auction methods as part of its ongoing strategy to curb the depreciation of the US dollar against the Taka and revitalise the remittance and export sectors.

According to central bank data, it bought dollars at the rate of Tk 122.30.

Accordingly, total purchases stood at $795 million in February 2026 and $4,728 million in the 2025–26 financial year up to 9 February 2026.