In a significant boost to the national economy, Bangladesh has recorded a substantial surge in inward remittances during the first thirteen days of May 2026. According to official data released by the central bank, expatriate Bangladeshis sent a total of $1.743 billion (USD) between 1 May and 13 May. In the local currency, this inflow amounts to approximately 213.95 billion BDT.
Surge in Monthly and Daily Inflows
Arif Hossain Khan, the spokesperson for Bangladesh Bank, confirmed these figures on Thursday, 14 May. The data indicates an average daily remittance inflow of approximately $134.1 million during this period. When compared to the corresponding timeframe in the previous year, the growth is notably pronounced; in the first thirteen days of May 2025, the country received $1.267 billion. This represents a marked upward trajectory in the participation of the diaspora in official banking channels.
Comparative Analysis of Remittance Trends
The following table illustrates the growth of remittance inflows for the current period and the ongoing fiscal year compared to previous records:
| Category | FY 2024–25 (to 13 May) | FY 2025–26 (to 13 May) | Percentage Change |
| Total Inflow (July – May) | $25.805 Billion | $31.076 Billion | +20.4% |
| May (1st–13th) | $1.267 Billion | $1.743 Billion | +37.6% |
| Daily Average (May) | $97.46 Million | $134.10 Million | +37.6% |
Fiscal Year Performance and Historical Records
The cumulative remittance inflow for the current 2025–26 fiscal year—spanning from 1 July 2025 to 13 May 2026—has reached $31.076 billion. In contrast, the total for the same period in the preceding fiscal year was $25.805 billion. Consequently, the country has achieved a growth rate of 20.4 per cent in the current fiscal year thus far.
This positive trend follows a historic milestone achieved earlier this year. In March 2026, Bangladesh recorded its highest-ever monthly remittance inflow of $3.755 billion. The current pace in May suggests a continued reliance on official legal channels by expatriates, bolstered by various policy measures and exchange rate adjustments implemented by the central bank to incentivise formal transfers.
The sustained increase in remittance is considered a vital component in stabilising the nation’s foreign exchange reserves and managing the current account balance. Experts attribute this robust growth to increased manpower exports and the narrowing gap between official and unofficial exchange rates, which encourages the use of regular banking services over informal systems.