United News of Bangladesh

Bangladeshi expatriates sent home US$2.455 billion in remittances during the first 26 days of August, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank. Between August 1 and August 26, total remittance inflows registered a 22.3 percent monthly growth compared to $2.007 billion received during the corresponding period of the previous year. During the two-day period of August 25 and 26, the country received $115 million in remittances. Cumulative remittance inflows from July 1 to August 26 in the current fiscal year 2026-27 reached $5.314 billion, reflecting an 18.5 percent yearly growth over the $4.485 billion recorded during the same timeframe in FY26. Central bank figures indicate a sustained upward momentum in official remittance channels, driven by strong inflows through formal banking networks.