BSS
  25 Jun 2026, 18:06

Remittance rises 17.7pc to $35.07bn in FY26 till June 24

DHAKA, June 25, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh received US$35.07 billion in 
remittances during the first 359 days of fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, marking a 
robust 17.7 percent growth compared with the corresponding period of the 
previous fiscal year.

According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, expatriate Bangladeshis 
sent home $35.069 billion between July 1, 2025 and June 24, 2026, up from 
$29.792 billion received during the same period of FY2024-25.

The strong growth in remittance inflows underscores the continued 
contribution of overseas Bangladeshis to the country's economy and foreign 
exchange reserves.

On June 24 alone, the country received $74 million in remittances.

During the first 24 days of June, remittance inflows stood at $2.312 billion, 
slightly higher than the $2.285 billion received during the corresponding 
period of June 2025, registering a 1.2 percent year-on-year growth.

The steady rise in remittance earnings throughout the fiscal year has 
provided significant support to Bangladesh's external sector, helping 
strengthen foreign currency reserves and facilitate import payments.

Economists and policymakers view the sustained growth in remittance inflows 
as a positive indicator for macroeconomic stability, reflecting increased use 
of formal banking channels by expatriate workers and continued resilience in 
overseas employment markets.

The FY2025-26 remittance performance is expected to set a new record for 
Bangladesh, with a few days still remaining before the close of the fiscal 
year.