Dhaka, May 20 -- Bangladesh's current foreign exchange reserve situation reflects both official estimates and adjusted calculations based on international standards.
As of the latest available data, Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves stand at $25.44 billion, according to figures released by Bangladesh Bank issued on Monday.
However, when assessed under the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, sixth edition (BPM6), the reserves are significantly lower-reported at $20.07 billion. This methodological difference arises because BPM6 excludes certain components, such as the Export Development Fund (EDF), the Green Transformation Fund, and other encumbered assets not read...