Highlights
- Bangladesh received $692 million in remittance in the first seven days of October.
- Average daily inflow: $98.8 million.
- Compared to last year, remittance increased slightly.
- Total remittance from July to October 7: $8.27 billion, up 14.6% year-on-year.
- Record high: $30.32 billion remittance received in FY 2024–25.
Strong Start for October Remittance Flow
Bangladesh has seen a positive start in remittance inflows for October. In the first week alone, the country received $692 million (69 crore 20 lakh) in remittances, according to Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director and Spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank.
“অক্টোবরের প্রথম সপ্তাহে দেশে রেমিট্যান্স এসেছে ৬৯ কোটি ২০ লাখ ডলার। আর গত বছরের একই সময়ে এসেছিল ৬৮ কোটি ৩০ লাখ ডলার। অর্থাৎ বছর ব্যবধানে রেমিট্যান্স প্রবাহ বেড়েছে।”
Translation: “In the first week of October, $692 million in remittance came to Bangladesh, compared to $683 million in the same period last year — showing an increase in remittance flow.”
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Daily and Yearly Comparisons
On October 7 alone, expatriates sent $141 million in remittance to Bangladesh.
Between July and October 7, the total remittance stood at $8.27 billion, a 14.6% rise from the same period last year.
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Monthly Trend in Remittance
- September 2025: $2.68 billion
- August 2025: $2.42 billion
- July 2025: $2.47 billion
These figures show a steady upward trend in remittance inflows since the start of the fiscal year.
Record-Breaking Fiscal Year 2024–25
In the previous fiscal year, Bangladeshis abroad sent $30.32 billion — the highest remittance ever recorded in the country’s history.
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Conclusion
With over 10 million Bangladeshis living abroad and contributing through their hard work, the country’s remittance flow remains a strong pillar of the national economy. The steady growth seen in October signals continued confidence among expatriates and positive momentum for the economy.
Source: Somoy Tv
