On the back of persistent demand, the dollar maintained its commanding position against the rupee on the currency market on Tuesday, money experts said. It has been observed that with the gradual pace, the dollar is going up versus the national currency despite efforts by the government to halt the slide of the rupee, they added.
Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Tuesday. 81.20-81.55 (previous 81.10-81.25). Call Money Rates: 07.70-07.75 percent (previous 05.80-08.50 percent).
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Open Buying Rs 97.10
Open Selling Rs 97.30
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Bid Rate Rs 96.20
Offer Rate Rs 96.24
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According to the currency dealers, the dollar witnessed fresh demand that helped it appreciate in the city markets. As a result, the dollar was closed at Rs 97.20 and Rs 97.40 as its buying and selling rates against Rs 97.10 and Rs 97.35 of Monday, respectively.
The rupee also remained weak and got depreciated on buying side while staying unchanged on selling side against the pound sterling. The pound was traded at Rs 153.70 and Rs 154.20 on buying and selling counters compared with overnight closing of Rs 153.60 and Rs 154.20, respectively, the dealers said.
The dollar resumed trading at Rs 95 (buying) and Rs 95.60 (selling) against the same last rate. It did not observe further change in the evening session and closed at Rs 95 (buying) and Rs 95.60 (selling).
Pound Sterling opened at Rs 151.90 (buying) and Rs 153 (selling) against the same last rate. It did not observe further change in the evening session and closed at Rs 151.90 (buying) and Rs 153 (selling).