DHAKA, Aug 17, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh received US$1.788 billion in workers' 
remittances during the first 16 days of August this year, marking a 41.4 
percent increase from US$1.264 billion received during the corresponding 
period of 2025.

According to the latest remittance data, expatriate Bangladeshis sent US$289 
million home during August 13-16 alone.

The country received US$4.647 billion in workers' remittances from July 2026 
to August 16, compared with US$3.742 billion during the corresponding period 
of the previous year.

Thus, remittance inflow increased by US$905 million, or 24.2 percent, during 
the period under review.

The latest figures indicate a strong upward trend in remittance inflows at 
the beginning of the 2026-27 fiscal year, providing a boost to the country's 
foreign exchange reserves and external sector.

The continued rise in remittances is also expected to support household 
incomes and domestic economic activity, particularly through increased 
purchasing power of recipient families.

Bangladesh Bank data showed that remittance inflows had maintained a strong 
momentum in the opening weeks of the current fiscal year, reflecting 
increased formal-channel transfers by expatriate Bangladeshis.