Dhaka: Workers' remittance to Bangladesh grew by 20.9 percent year-on-year in the current fiscal year 2026-27 through August 3, reflecting the continued strong inflow of earnings from expatriate Bangladeshis.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the latest data from Bangladesh Bank shows that the country received US$3.265 billion in remittances during the period from July 1 to August 3, 2026. This is a significant increase from the US$2.698 billion received in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
During the first three days of August alone, remittance inflows reached US$406 million, marking an 84.4 percent increase from the US$220 million received during the same period a year earlier. On August 3, expatriate Bangladeshis sent US$133 million in remittances, according to the central bank data.
The steady rise in remittance inflows is a positive sign for Bangladesh's economy, highlighting the crucial role played by its expatriate community.