Remittance Hits $3.12b in April, Continues Uptrend

Remittance inflows to Bangladesh maintained strong momentum in April, with expatriate workers sending $3.12 billion during the month of the current fiscal year 2025–26, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank.

The figure marks a notable increase from $2.75 billion in the same period last year, reflecting a year-on-year rise of 13.6 percent, or $375 million.

On a cumulative basis, remittance earnings from July to April reached $29.33 billion, up from $24.53 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year, showing strong growth of 19.5 percent.

Central bank officials said the sustained inflow follows a record-breaking March 2026, when remittance earnings hit an all-time monthly high of $3.75 billion.

Other strong inflow months included $3.29 billion in March 2025, $3.22 billion in December 2025, and $3.17 billion in January 2026.

Economists said the surge has been partly supported by volatility in global currency markets, particularly in the Middle East, where demand for the US dollar has strengthened. This has improved exchange rates for expatriates, making remitting money more attractive.

While the inflow provides important support for foreign exchange reserves, experts warned that continued instability in key labour markets could pose risks in the medium term and stressed the need for careful reserve management.