For the first time, the Bangladesh Bank has decided to determine the rate of foreign exchange, namely the US dollar, to be delivered in future, widely known as forward contract -- a move that has created mixed reactions among businesses.

Commercial banks witnessed a drop in foreign currencies last month from that in the preceding month mainly due to a sharp fall year-on-year in the inflow of remittance and a relatively small growth in export earnings.

The foreign exchange crisis in Bangladesh has dealt a blow to credit card users as the sharp appreciation of the US dollar against the taka has narrowed their scope for foreign purchases through cards.

It’s time to address the technical, operational, managerial, design and planning aspects of the energy crisis.

Take concrete steps to address loopholes in the system

Bangladesh Bank’s foreign exchange reserves invested in US dollars declined 34 per cent year-on-year to $23.63 billion in February as the country is heavily dependent on the American greenback to settle payments for global trade.

Real solution lies in reassessment of government energy policy

Bangladesh’s economy buckled, but it did not break. However, challenges remain.

Can the government meet rising demand for power?

Like other sectors, the paint industry in Bangladesh is in troubled waters as the US dollar crunch has made it difficult for manufacturers to import raw materials in line with their demand. 

We are told that taka is available, and then it’s not there anymore.

The recent policy changes have been so enormous that they have already made the old monetary policy largely defunct.

Students should be able to pay for their education abroad

The ongoing dollar crisis in the country will ease by January next year, said Salman F Rahman, private industry and investment adviser to the prime minister.