Forex reserves fall below $30b after $1.64b ACU payment
The Business Standard (National) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have fallen below the $30 billion mark after the country paid $1.64 billion to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) to settle import liabilities.
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- Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have fallen below the $30 billion mark after the country paid $1.64 billion to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) to settle import liabilities.
- Following the payment, the country's reserves stood at nearly $29.99 billion under the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6) accounting method.
- Before the payment, reserves stood at around $31.51 billion, according to Bangladesh Bank data.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | $30 billion | “Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have fallen below the $30 billion mark after the country paid $1.64 billion to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) to settle import liabilities.” |
Figure | $29.99 billion | “Following the payment, the country's reserves stood at nearly $29.99 billion under the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6) accounting method.” |
Figure | $31.51 billion | “Before the payment, reserves stood at around $31.51 billion, according to Bangladesh Bank data.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
2টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services.
Synonyms: scot
“Following the payment, the country's reserves stood at nearly $29.99 billion under the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6) accounting method.”
An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.
“Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have fallen below the $30 billion mark after the country paid $1.64 billion to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) to settle import liabilities.”
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IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have fallen below the $30 billion mark after the country paid $1.64 billion to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) to settle import liabilities.
Following the payment, the country's reserves stood at nearly $29.99 billion under the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6) accounting method.
Before the payment, reserves stood at around $31.51 billion, according to Bangladesh Bank data.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have fallen below the $30 billion mark after the country paid _____ to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) to settle import liabilities.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Following the payment, the country's _____ stood at nearly $29.99 billion under the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6) accounting method.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Before the payment, reserves stood at around $15.76 billion, according to Bangladesh Bank data.
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Some people think developing countries should borrow from international lenders to build roads, water supply and power plants. Others say the debt is too risky. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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