Dhaka, March 7 -- Leading economists have urged the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to prioritize the preservation of foreign exchange reserves and seek alternative energy sources to shield the national economy from the looming fallout of the Middle East conflict.

The advice was given during a high-level meeting on Saturday (March 7) between Governor Mostaqur Rahman and eight of the country's top economists, held at the central bank headquarters in Motijheel. The session was convened to discuss policy strategies amidst rising global uncertainty caused by military tensions between the US and Iran.

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