Accra:Bangladesh received $10.33 billion in workers' remittances during the period from July 1 to October 17 of the current fiscal year 2026-27. This marks a 13.3 percent increase from the $9.12 billion received during the same period in the previous fiscal year.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, data from Bangladesh Bank revealed that expatriate Bangladeshis sent home $1.741 billion from October 1-17, compared to $1.537 billion in the same period last year, showing a year-on-year growth of 13.3 percent.
On October 17 alone, the country received $117 million in remittances. The sustained growth in remittance inflows is expected to bolster the country's foreign exchange reserves and enhance the strength of the external sector.