Highlights
- Bangladesh receives $7.59 billion remittance in July–September 2025
- Growth of 16% compared to the same period last year
- Government’s strict action against money laundering reduced hundi transactions
- Exports up by 5.64%, foreign loans also increased
- Dollar rate stable at Tk 121; forex reserves rise to $31.28 billion
Steady Growth in Remittance Flow
The flow of remittance from expatriates continues to rise. According to Bangladesh Bank, the country received $7.59 billion in remittance during July to September, the first quarter of the current fiscal year. This is a 16% increase from the same period last year when the amount was $6.54 billion.
Last fiscal year, total remittance growth was about 27%, showing that the upward trend remains strong this year as well.
Crackdown on Hundi and Money Laundering
After the change of government, strict measures were taken to control money laundering and illegal transactions through hundi. This has led to more remittance coming through official banking channels. Alongside remittance, export income has also seen a positive rise.
“ব্যবসায়ী, ক্যারিয়ার বিল্ডার বা মার্কেটার—সবার জন্য এক রোডম্যাপ ! ক্লিক করুন এখানে…”
Export and Loan Growth
In the first three months of the current fiscal year, exports grew by 5.64%, compared to 8% growth in the previous year.
During the April–June quarter, foreign loans increased by $735 million, taking the total to $11.21 billion.
Dollar Rate and Forex Reserves Stay Stable
With increased foreign currency inflows, the dollar exchange rate has remained stable at Tk 121. The country’s foreign exchange reserves have also been growing steadily.
As of September 25, Foreign Reserves reached $31.28 billion, while BPM6 reserves stood at $26.04 billion — a significant rise from $20.48 billion during the end of the previous Awami League government.
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Strong Remittance in September
In September alone, expatriates sent $2.69 billion, which is $280 million (11.72%) higher than the same month last year, and $264 million (10.9%) more than in August.
Last fiscal year, Bangladesh received a record $30.33 billion in total remittance.
Inflation Eases as Dollar Supply Improves
With the stable dollar rate and no shortage of foreign currency for imports, inflation has started to fall. In August, the inflation rate dropped to 8.29%, the lowest in the last 37 months.
Source: Samakal
