Remittance inflow rises 13.6pc to $8.02b through Sept 23 of FY26-27

Bangladesh received US$8.022 billion in workers’ remittances during the July 1-September 23 period of the current fiscal year (FY2026-27), registering a 13.6 percent year-on-year growth.

According to Bangladesh Bank data, the country received US$7.064 billion in remittances during the corresponding period of FY2025-26.

The remittance inflow also showed a positive trend in September. Expatriate Bangladeshis sent US$2.196 billion during September 1-23, compared to US$2.164 billion during the same period last year, marking a 1.5 percent increase.

On September 23 alone, the country received US$62 million in workers’ remittances.

The sustained growth in remittance inflows is contributing to strengthening the country’s foreign exchange inflow and supporting overall external-sector stability.