Bangladesh has recorded a robust surge in remittance inflows during the first half of July, with expatriates sending home $1.542 billion in just 14 days.
According to Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan, the daily average remittance inflow for this period stands at approximately $110.1 million.
Significant Year-on-Year Growth
The current data indicates a strong upward trajectory in expatriate income compared to the previous year. During the same 14-day period in July 2025, the country received $1.266 billion in remittances, marking a notable increase in this year's flow.
Recent Performance Highlights
The surge in July follows a period of high performance throughout the first half of 2026:
June 2026: Remittance inflow reached $2.817 billion.
May 2026: The country received $3.425 billion, the second-highest monthly remittance in the nation's history.
March 2026: Set a historic record with $3.755 billion, the highest single-month remittance inflow ever recorded.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Overview
According to the central bank, the 2025-26 fiscal year concluded with a record-breaking total remittance inflow of $35.562 billion, the highest in the history of the country's economy.
Monthly Remittance Trends (2025-26)
Below is the breakdown of remittance inflows over the past year:
| Month | Amount (in Billion USD) |
| July 2025 | 2.478 |
| August 2025 | 2.422 |
| September 2025 | 2.686 |
| October 2025 | 2.563 |
| November 2025 | 2.889 |
| December 2025 | 3.227 |
| January 2026 | 3.171 |
| February 2026 | 3.021 |
| March 2026 | 3.755 |
| April 2026 | 3.127 |
| May 2026 | 3.425 |
| June 2026 | 2.817 |
The consistent inflow of remittances continues to play a vital role in strengthening Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves and supporting the national economy.
