Bangladesh forex recovery to get boost from Malaysia labor reopening

EconomyReserves hit level last seen in 2022 on higher remittances from Saudi Arabia, elsewhereBangladeshi migrant workers are seen at a dormitory in Klang, Malaysia, on Jan. 24, 2025. Bangladeshi Officials hope the reopening of Malaysia to migrant workers will further lift remittance inflows. © APMASUM BILLAHJuly 17, 2026 13:13 JSTDHAKA -- Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have climbed back to a level last seen in 2022, with an expected further upturn in remittances from Malaysia reopening to Bangladeshi workers set to add to a broad recovery in the country's external finances after years of pressure.