Bangladesh Remittances Jump to $2.71bn in January Surge

Remittance inflows to Bangladesh surged in January, reaching $2.71 billion in the first 26 days, according to Bangladesh Bank data.

Arif Hossain Khan, the central bank spokesperson, said the country received an average of $104.2 million per day during this period. On January 26 alone, expatriates sent $88 million.

This marks a significant increase from the same period last year, when $1.79 billion was received, highlighting a rise in funds sent through formal channels.

For the current fiscal year 2025-26 (July 2025–Jan 26, 2026), total remittances have reached $18.97 billion, a 21.9% year-on-year increase.

The January surge follows a record-breaking December 2025, when $3.23 billion flowed in—the highest monthly total of the fiscal year and the second-highest in history. Monthly remittances for FY 2025-26 are:

December: $3.23 bn

November: $2.89 bn

October: $2.56 bn

September: $2.69 bn

August: $2.42 bn

July: $2.47 bn

Analysts say the sustained growth in formal channel remittances is strengthening Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves and supporting macroeconomic stability.