Remittance inflows into Bangladesh have witnessed a massive surge, recording a staggering 353.3 percent growth in the first five days of April 2026.
In comparison to the same period last year 2025, providing a major boost to the country’s foreign exchange reserves and macroeconomic stability.
According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, expatriate Bangladeshis sent US$540 million between April 1 and April 5. In contrast, the remittance inflow stood at only $119 million during the corresponding period in 2025.
The data further revealed that on April 5 alone, the country received $201 million in remittances in a single day.
Analysts and central bank officials attribute this ‘unusual’ growth to several factors, including a stabilized US dollar exchange rate, the rising income of expatriates in developed economies, and a steady global economic recovery.
Official figures show that the cumulative remittance inflow from July to April of the current fiscal year (FY 2025-26) has reached $26.74 billion. This marks a 22.1 percent increase from the $21,904 million recorded during the same period in the previous fiscal year.
Finance Ministry and Bangladesh Bank officials expressed optimism that this positive trend in expatriate income will play a crucial role in mitigating foreign exchange shortages and maintaining a stable exchange rate.
