The strong upward trend in remittances sent by expatriate Bangladeshis continued in December, with the country receiving US$1.71 billion in the first 14 days of the month.
According to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB), the amount represents a 23.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year, when remittance inflows stood at around $1.38 billion during the first half of December 2024.
With the latest inflow, total inward remittances received so far in the current fiscal year (FY 2025-26) have reached $14.74 billion.
Bangladesh Bank officials attributed the sustained growth to a combination of factors, including government incentives for remitting money through legal banking channels, increased awareness and encouragement to use formal transfer systems, and the active role played by exchange houses abroad.
Remittance inflows have remained robust throughout the ongoing fiscal year. From July 1 to December 14, 2025, remittances rose by $2.22 billion compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year (FY 2024-25), when inflows totaled $12.51 billion.
The year-on-year growth rate for remittances in the current fiscal year to date stands at 17.8 percent, reflecting continued confidence among expatriate workers in the formal financial system.
Source: UNB
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