Highlights
- Expatriate Bangladeshis sent $2.43 billion in remittances in October.
- The amount increased by nearly 10% compared to October last year.
- Bangladesh Bank’s reserves have crossed $32 billion again.
- Total remittance in July–October FY2025–26 reached $10.18 billion, up 14.5% year-on-year.
Remittance Inflows Show Strong Growth
Expatriate Bangladeshis sent USD 2.432 billion (243 crore 20 lakh) in remittances to the country in the first 29 days of October, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.
During the same period last year, the amount was USD 2.208 billion (220 crore 80 lakh), marking an increase of almost 10% this year.
The information was shared on Thursday by Mohammad Shahriar Siddiqui, Assistant Spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank.
Daily and Monthly Inflows
According to the central bank data, on 29 October alone, Bangladesh received USD 93 million (9 crore 30 lakh) in remittances.
“নিজের ব্যবসার জন্য এখন নিজের ওয়েবসাইট — মাত্র কয়েক মিনিটে Storola দিয়ে!”
The country also recorded strong remittance inflows in the earlier months:
- September: USD 2.6858 billion (268 crore 58 lakh)
- August: USD 2.4218 billion (242 crore 18 lakh)
- July: USD 2.478 billion (247 crore 80 lakh)
Four-Month and Yearly Overview
During the first four months (July–October) of the 2025–26 fiscal year, total remittance inflows reached USD 10.18 billion (1001 crore 80 lakh) — an increase of 14.5% compared to the same period last year.
In the 2024–25 fiscal year, Bangladesh received over USD 30 billion in total remittances, which was about USD 6.5 billion (27%) higher than the 2023–24 fiscal year.
Read More: Bangladesh’s Foreign Currency Reserves Rise to $27.34 Billion
Experts Highlight Economic Impact
Experts say the continuous rise in remittance inflows is playing a vital role in:
- Stabilising the local currency,
- Meeting import expenses, and
- Strengthening the overall economy.
Due to this consistent inflow, Bangladesh Bank’s foreign exchange reserves have once again surpassed USD 32 billion (3200 crore) — providing a much-needed boost to the country’s financial stability.
Source: Prothom Alo
