The Bangladesh taka ended weaker on Monday as importers bought dollars for capital machinery purchases, despite an opposition strike that paralysed life across the country, dealers said.

The taka was quoted at 59.33/59.40 per US dollar, against 59.32/59.36 on Sunday, a work-day in Bangladesh.

Call rates ranged between 4.25 and 5.25 percent against 5.0-5.5 percent on Sunday.

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