Bangladesh remittance hits record $35.56bn in FY26

Remittance inflows to Bangladesh reached a record high of $35.56 billion in fiscal year 2025–26, marking strong double-digit growth driven by continued contributions from expatriates through formal banking channels.

According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, total remittance receipts between July 2025 and June 30, 2026 stood at $35.56 billion.

The figure represents a 17.3 percent increase compared to the $30.32 billion received in FY2024–25, which had previously been the highest annual remittance inflow.

Central bank officials said the country received $120 million in provisional remittance earnings on the final day of the fiscal year, June 30. However, this figure excludes data from 11 commercial banks due to the bank holiday.

Monthly remittance inflows in June 2026 stood at $2.80 billion, slightly down by 0.6 percent from the $2.82 billion recorded in June 2025.

Despite the marginal decline in June, overall remittance inflows remained exceptionally strong throughout the fiscal year, providing crucial support to the country’s foreign exchange reserves and broader macroeconomic stability.

The continued growth in remittance earnings is expected to strengthen external balances and provide relief to the economy amid ongoing financial pressures.