Highlights:
- In the first 16 days of September, remittances to Bangladesh reached $1.673 billion.
- Daily average remittance inflow stood at $104.6 million.
- Compared to last year, remittances grew by 28.5%.
- On September 16 alone, migrants sent $990 million.
- From July to September 16, remittances totalled $6.573 billion, up 20.8% year-on-year.
- FY 2024–25 recorded the highest-ever remittance of $30.32 billion.
Strong Growth in September
According to Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director and spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank, expatriates sent $1.673 billion in the first 16 days of September 2025. This means, on average, Bangladesh received $104.6 million in remittance every day.
Year-on-Year Comparison
During the same 16-day period last year, remittances stood at $1.302 billion. This year’s figure shows a remarkable 28.5% growth, reflecting a stronger inflow from migrant workers.
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Daily Inflow Record
On September 16 alone, expatriates sent $990 million in remittance. This strong single-day inflow highlights the growing confidence of migrant workers in sending money back home through official channels.
Cumulative Inflows for Current Fiscal Year
From July to September 16, 2025, Bangladesh received $6.573 billion in remittance. Compared to the same period last year, this represents a 20.8% increase.
Previous Monthly Records
In August 2025, remittances totalled $2.421 billion, while in July 2025, the inflow was $2.478 billion. These consistent figures show a steady rise in remittance flow during the current fiscal year.
Highest-Ever Remittance in FY 2024–25
In the entire fiscal year of 2024–25, Bangladesh received $30.32 billion (3,032.8 crore dollars) in remittance. This is the highest remittance income in the country’s history for a single financial year, creating a new record.
Source: Somoy TV
