Bangladesh records $2.71bn remittance inflow in January

Remittance inflows to Bangladesh have surged in January, reaching USD 2.71 billion in the first 26 days of the month, data from Bangladesh Bank show.

According to Arif Hossain Khan, spokesperson for the central bank, the country received an average of USD 104.2 million per day during this period.

The figures mark a significant jump from the same period last year, when Bangladesh received USD 1.79 billion in remittances. The growth underscores a notable increase in expatriate income sent through formal channels.

On January 26 alone, expatriates remitted USD 88 million, Arif noted. For the current fiscal year 2025-26 (July 2025–Jan 26, 2026), total remittances have reached USD 18.97 billion, reflecting a 21.9% year-on-year increase.

The January surge builds on a record-breaking December 2025, when $3.23 billion flowed into the country, the highest monthly total of the current fiscal year and the second-highest monthly remittance in history.

Monthly remittance inflows for FY 2025-26 are as follows December: $3.23 billion (highest in FY), November: USD 2.89 billion, October: USD 2.56 billion, September: USD 2.69 billion, August: USD 2.42 billion, July: USD 2.47 billion.

This upward trend continues the momentum of FY 2024-25, which set a record with USD 30.32 billion in total remittances.

Economic analysts say the sustained growth in formal channel transfers is providing a vital boost to Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves and supporting overall macroeconomic stability.

NSA