Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)- The US dollar gained slightly against Bangladesh Taka (BDT) in the inter-bank foreign exchange market Monday due mainly to higher demand for the greenback.

The US dollar was quoted at BDT 70.6200-BDT 70.6500 in the inter-bank foreign exchange market on the day against BDT 70.6300-BDT 70.5900 of the previous working day, officials confirmed.

BBN/SI/AD-14Dec10-12:10 am (BST)