Remittance inflows to Bangladesh have surged in January, reaching $2.71 billion in the first 26 days of the month, data from Bangladesh Bank show.

According to Arif Hossain Khan, spokesperson for the central bank, the country received an average of $104.2 million per day during this period.

The figures mark a significant jump from the same period last year, when Bangladesh received $1.79 billion in remittances. The growth underscores a notable increase in expatriate income sent through formal channels.

On January 26 alone, expatriates remitted $88 million, Arif noted. For the current fiscal year 2025-26 (July 2025–Jan 26, 2026), total remittances have reached $18.97 billion, reflecting a 21.9% year-on-year increase.

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The January surge builds on a record-breaking December 2025, when $3.23 billion flowed into the country, the highest monthly total of the current fiscal year and the second-highest monthly remittance in history.

Monthly remittance inflows for FY 2025-26 are as follows:

· December: $3.23 billion (highest in FY)

· November: $2.89 billion

· October: $2.56 billion

· September: $2.69 billion

· August: $2.42 billion

· July: $2.47 billion

This upward trend continues the momentum of FY 2024-25, which set a record with $30.32 billion in total remittances.

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Economic analysts say the sustained growth in formal channel transfers is providing a vital boost to Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves and supporting overall macroeconomic stability.