Dhaka: Inflow of remittances witnessed a year-on-year growth of 28.6%, reaching US$1,144 million in the first 13 days of August, according to the latest data of Bangladesh Bank issued here today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, last year during the same period, the country's remittance inflow was $889 million. The data highlights a significant increase in remittances sent by expatriates, contributing to the country's foreign exchange reserves.
During the period from July 2025 to August 13, 2025, expatriates sent remittances totaling $3,622 million. This marks a considerable rise compared to the $2,803 million recorded during the same period of the previous fiscal year. This upward trend in remittance inflow is seen as a positive development for the national economy.