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Bangladesh Bank faces legal challenge over fiat currency while policy shifts underway

23 reports, 3 independent Updated Sep 23
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What happened

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A Supreme Court lawyer filed a legal notice demanding that Bangladesh cease printing paper currency without equivalent reserves of gold, silver, and major convertible foreign currencies, and withdraw the Tk 1,000 note from circulation. The notice was addressed to the central bank governor, the Cabinet Secretary, and the secretary of the Finance Division. Separately, the central bank announced a policy rate cut of 50 basis points to 9.5 percent, the first such cut in six years. This move followed a panel conclusion that the tight monetary policy was negatively impacting the economic recovery.

From bdnews24.com, thedailystar.net

Why it matters

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The central bank is actively managing its foreign exchange reserves, which increased by 46.6 percent in two years to US$36.44 billion as of September 8, 2026. The policy rate cut signals a major shift away from strict inflation-fighting measures. The legal challenge introduces significant questions regarding the backing and limits of the central bank's fiat currency issuance.

From bdnews24.com, bssnews.net, thedailystar.net

Who's involved

  • Bangladesh BankCentral bank of Bangladesh, managing monetary policy and reserves.
  • BangladeshCountry where the central bank operates and policy is implemented.
  • Md Mostaqur RahmanGovernor of Bangladesh Bank, receiving the legal notice.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Bangladesh BankSpeculative

    The central bank could face pressure regarding the backing of its currency and the limits of its issuance.

How it developed

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  1. Bangladesh Bank is managing the country's foreign exchange reserves.1 source
  2. Bangladesh Bank is confirmed to operate as the country's central bank.1 source
  3. Governor promotes central bank's digital payment initiatives to build a cashless payment ecosystem in Bangladesh.Sub-event
  4. Bangladesh Bank proposes moving towards inflation-targeting and shortening its monetary policy cycle.1 source
  5. Bangladesh Bank implements contractionary monetary policy amid policy challenges.1 source
  6. Bangladesh Bank announced a refinancing and incentive package while the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry criticized policy coordination.Sub-event
  7. Md Mostaqur Rahman serves as the central bank's governor.Sub-event
  8. Bangladesh Bank proposed a revolving fund specifically for renewable energy projects in Bangladesh.Sub-event
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  1. The core function of the Bangladesh Bank as the central bank of Bangladesh.1 source

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