Dhaka: Bangladesh received US$1.389 billion in workers’ remittances during the first 11 days of August 2026, marking a 45.6 percent increase from the US$954 million received during the corresponding period of 2025.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the country received US$127 million in remittances on August 11 alone. The latest data shows that the total remittance inflow from July 2026 to August 11, 2026, stood at US$4.247 billion, compared with US$3.432 billion during the corresponding period of the previous year, registering a 23.8 percent year-on-year growth.
The robust inflow indicates continued strong participation of Bangladeshi expatriate workers in supporting the country’s foreign exchange reserves and external sector.