Current account deficit reaches $1.6 billion amid rising import costs
Central bank data reveals that the current account deficit has widened to $1.6 billion, driven by a 10.5% increase in import bills.
The Business Standard9 আগস্ট 2026, 11:55 রাত0 বার পড়াAMP
According to data from the central bank, the country's current account deficit has climbed to $1.6 billion. This surge is attributed to a rise in import costs, which increased by 10.5% on a free-on-board (FOB) basis. Total imports reached over $71.1 billion, compared to $64.36 billion recorded in the previous year.
