Remittance inflow rises to $1.96b in first 18 days of April

Bangladesh received US$1.96 billion in remittances during the first 18 days of April, reflecting a steady upward trend that could push total inflows beyond $3 billion by the end of the month.

According to Bangladesh Bank data, expatriates sent $1.96 billion between April 1 and 18, compared to $1.69 billion during the same period last year, marking a 16.2 percent year-on-year increase.

Overall remittance inflows for the current fiscal year (FY2025�"26) also showed strong growth. From July to April 18, the country received $28.17 billion, up from $23.47 billion in the corresponding period of FY2024�"25�"an increase of about 20 percent.

Officials and analysts attribute the continued rise to a relatively stable US dollar exchange rate, higher earnings of expatriate workers in developed countries, and a gradual recovery in the global economy.

Finance Ministry and Bangladesh Bank officials expressed optimism that the sustained inflow of remittances will help ease pressure on the foreign exchange market and support stability in the local currency.

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