Remittance inflow rises 13.8pc in FY27 through Sept 21

Bangladesh received US$7.888 billion in workers’ remittances during the first 83 days of the current fiscal year, marking a 13.8 percent increase compared with US$6.930 billion received during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

According to the latest Bangladesh Bank data, remittance inflow stood at US$2.063 billion during September 1-21, 2026, against US$2.031 billion during the same period last year, registering a 1.6 percent year-on-year growth.

On September 21 alone, expatriate Bangladeshis sent US$69 million in remittances.

The latest inflow data showed that workers’ remittances continued to maintain a positive growth trend in the current fiscal year, supporting the country’s external sector and foreign exchange position.