Expatriate Bangladeshis sent home $2.148 billion in remittances during the first 22 days of August, marking a 25.6 percent year-on-year increase, according to the latest Bangladesh Bank data.
Between August 1 and August 22 of the current fiscal year (FY 2026-27), total remittance inflows registered a 25.6 percent growth compared to $1.711 billion received during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year (FY 2025-26).
Remittances surpass $2b in first 19 days of August
During the three-day period from August 20 to August 22, the country received $117 million in foreign remittances.
Cumulative remittance inflows from July 1 to August 22 for FY 2026-27 reached $5.006 billion, reflecting a 19.5 percent yearly growth over the $4.188 billion recorded during the same timeframe in FY 2025-26.
Central bank statistics show a steady upward momentum in official remittance channels as formal banking networks continue to draw strong expatriate inflows.