Bangladesh saw a strong inflow of remittances in September 2025, with expatriate Bangladeshis sending home approximately $2.68 billion, equivalent to around Tk 32,757 crore (calculated at an exchange rate of Tk 122 per USD), according to the latest report from Bangladesh Bank. This marks a continued upward trend in remittance earnings.
The central bank data shows that $468.1 million came through state-owned banks, $258.21 million through the specialized Krishi Bank, $1.95 billion via private banks, and $6.24 million through foreign banks.
In comparison, July saw remittances of $2.47 billion (Tk 30,239 crore), while August recorded $2.42 billion (Tk 29,548 crore). The highest monthly remittance of the fiscal year so far was in March, reaching $3.29 billion, setting a yearly record.
Total remittance earnings for the 2024–25 fiscal year stood at $30.33 billion, a 26.8% increase from the previous year’s $23.91 billion. Monthly figures for the current fiscal year show a consistent rise, with notable amounts recorded in May ($2.97 billion) and June ($2.82 billion), underscoring the vital role of remittances in Bangladesh’s economy.
