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Remittance inflows to Bangladesh recorded a strong 13.0 percent year-on-year growth during the first quarter (July–September) of the current fiscal year 2026–27, backed by sustained expatriate earnings and policy measures encouraging banking channels. According to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB), expatriate workers sent US$8.57 billion in remittances between July 1 and September 30, 2026, up from $7.58 billion during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. In September 2026 alone, workers' remittance inflows reached $2.75 billion, reflecting a 2.2 percent growth compared to $2.69 billion recorded in September 2025. On the final day of the month, September 30, non-resident Bangladeshis transferred $105 million into the country. The latest quarter's growth aligns with a broader upward trend in remittance earnings observed throughout 2026. The year started on a high note, with January receiving a record $3.17 billion—a surge of over 45 percent compared to the same period in 2025. Higher monthly inflows continued through subsequent months, buoyed by major festival-driven transfers, enhanced exchange rate stability, and central bank crackdowns on informal remittance channels like hundi. Financial analysts and central bank officials credit the sustained growth to market-driven exchange rate adjustments, policy incentives for legal transfers, and increased banking-channel efficiency. The consistent inflow of expatriate income continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves and providing critical support to the country's macroeconomic stability.

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent US $2.063 billion in remittances during the first 21 days of September in fiscal year 2026-27, according to official data released by Bangladesh Bank. This ($2.063 billion) reflects a 1.6 percent growth compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year (1–September 21, 2025), when the country received $2.031 billion in remittances. On a single-day basis, remittance inflow stood at $69 million on September 21, 2026. With this latest inflow, cumulative remittance receipts for the current fiscal year (FY 2026-27)—spanning from July 1 to September 21, 2026—reached $7.888 billion. This marks a robust 13.8 percent year-on-year growth compared to the $6.930 billion ($6,930 million) recorded during the same period of the preceding fiscal year (July 1 to September 21, 2025). The steady growth in remittance inflows provides continued support to the country's foreign exchange reserves and broader macroeconomic stability.

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent over US $1.87 billion in remittances during the first 19 days of September 2026, marking a slight monthly increase compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, according to the latest Bangladesh Bank (BB) data. During the corresponding period from September 1 to September 19 in 2025, the country received $1.86 billion in remittances. The latest figures reflect a 0.4 percent growth for the month up to September 19 in the current fiscal year (FY 2026–27). Between September 17 and September 19 alone, remittance inflows stood at $130 million. The overall fiscal year-to-date performance shows a stronger upward momentum. From July 1 to September 19 of the current fiscal year (FY 2026–27), total remittance inflows reached $7.70 billion. This represents a 13.8 percent yearly growth compared to the $6.76 billion received during the same period in FY 2025–26 (July 1 to September 19, 2025).

Bangladeshi expatriates remitted US$1.42 billion in the first 13 days of September 2026, registering a 9.3 percent year-on-year growth, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. On September 13 alone, the country received $193 million in remittances. During the same 13-day period in September 2025, Bangladesh fetched $1.306 billion in remittances. Remittance inflows to Bangladesh reached US$7.25 billion between July 1 and September 13 of the current fiscal year (FY27), registering a 16.9 percent year-on-year growth, according to the central bank data. The country received $6.20 billion during the corresponding period of FY26. The sustained increase in remittance inflows is providing a boost to the country's foreign exchange reserves and helping strengthen its external financial position.

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.  

Bangladesh received US$ 2.340 billion in remittances during the first 24 days of August, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank. Between August 1 and August 24 of the current fiscal year 2026-27, total remittance inflows registered a 25.7 percent growth compared to $1.861 billion received during the corresponding period of the FY26. On August 24 alone, the country received $81 million in foreign remittances. Cumulative remittance inflows from July 1 to August 24 in FY27 reached $5.198 billion, reflecting a 19.8 percent yearly growth over the $4.339 billion recorded during the same timeframe in FY26. Central bank figures indicate a sustained upward momentum in official remittance channels, driven by consistent inflows through formal banking channels.

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent home $2.148 billion in remittances during the first 22 days of August, marking a 25.6 percent year-on-year increase, according to the latest Bangladesh Bank data. Between August 1 and August 22 of the current fiscal year (FY 2026-27), total remittance inflows registered a 25.6 percent growth compared to $1.711 billion received during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year (FY 2025-26). Remittances surpass $2b in first 19 days of August During the three-day period from August 20 to August 22, the country received $117 million in foreign remittances. Cumulative remittance inflows from July 1 to August 22 for FY 2026-27 reached $5.006 billion, reflecting a 19.5 percent yearly growth over the $4.188 billion recorded during the same timeframe in FY 2025-26. Central bank statistics show a steady upward momentum in official remittance channels as formal banking networks continue to draw strong expatriate inflows.

Bangladesh received more than US$2 billion in remittances in the first 19 days of August, maintaining strong growth in foreign currency inflows, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. From August 1 to 19 of the current fiscal year (FY2026-27), Bangladeshi expatriates sent home $2.03 billion, marking a 29.1 percent increase from $1.57 billion received during the same period of the previous fiscal year. On August 19 alone, remittance inflows stood at $64 million. Cumulative remittance receipts from July 1 to August 19 of FY27 reached $4.89 billion, up 20.7 percent from $4.05 billion recorded during the corresponding period of FY26. Central bank officials attributed the sustained growth in remittance inflows to improved banking channels, competitive exchange rates and policy support encouraging expatriate Bangladeshis to send money through formal channels.  

Bangladesh received US$ 1.788 billion in remittances during the first 16 days of August, registering a sharp 41.4 percent growth compared to the same period of the previous year. According to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank on Monday, remittance inflows stood at $1.264 billion during the corresponding period (August 1-16) last year. In the four days between August 13 and August 16 alone, expatriate workers remitted $289 million into the country through formal banking channels. The strong momentum in August further consolidated cumulative remittance earnings for the current fiscal year. Total remittance inflow from July 1 to August 16, 2026 reached $4.647 billion – up by 24.2 percent from $3.742 billion recorded during the same period in fiscal year 2025-26. This represents an increase of $905 million in overall remittance receipts year-on-year. Financial analysts and central bank officials attribute the robust upward trend to increased formal-channel banking transfers and steady participation by Bangladeshi expatriates abroad, providing a significant boost to the country's foreign exchange reserves and macroeconomic stability.

Bangladesh received US$1.38 billion in remittances during the first 11 days of August 2026, registering a robust 45.6 percent growth compared to $954 million received during the same period of the previous year. According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, Bangladeshi expatriates remitted $127 million on August 11 alone. Cumulative remittance inflows from July 1 to August 11, 2026, in the fiscal year 2026-27 reached $4.24 billion, reflecting a 23.8 percent growth from $3.43 billion received during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, as of August 10, 2026, the country's gross foreign exchange reserves stood at $36.96 billion. According to the IMF's Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6) methodology, usable foreign exchange reserves stood at $32.15 billion.