In the first 10 days of May in the current year, Bangladesh received 128 crore US dollars in remittances from expatriate workers, according to data published by Bangladesh Bank. This figure represents an average inflow of 12 crore 80 lakh US dollars per day during the period.
The information was confirmed on Tuesday by the central bank’s spokesperson, Arif Hossain Khan. He stated that during the same period last year, remittance inflows stood at 90 crore 40 lakh US dollars. This indicates a year-on-year increase in remittance earnings for the corresponding ten-day period.
Remittance inflows form a significant component of Bangladesh’s foreign currency earnings, primarily contributed by overseas Bangladeshi workers sending money home through formal banking channels and money transfer systems. The Bangladesh Bank regularly publishes data on such inflows, which are closely monitored as part of the country’s external financial indicators.
In addition to the early May figures, monthly remittance data for the preceding months of the year provide further context on recent trends. According to Bangladesh Bank records, inflows have fluctuated month to month, with March recording the highest level so far in the year.
Monthly remittance inflows (current year)
| Period | Remittance inflow (US dollars) |
|---|---|
| January | 317 crore 9 lakh 40 thousand |
| February | 302 crore 7 lakh 60 thousand |
| March | 375 crore 50 lakh 50 thousand |
| April | 312 crore 73 lakh |
| May (first 10 days) | 128 crore |
The data shows that March registered 375 crore 50 lakh 50 thousand US dollars, which is identified by Bangladesh Bank as the highest monthly remittance inflow in the country’s history. Following this peak, April recorded a decrease to 312 crore 73 lakh US dollars.
February’s inflow stood at 302 crore 7 lakh 60 thousand US dollars, while January recorded 317 crore 9 lakh 40 thousand US dollars. These figures suggest a pattern of variation across the months, with no single upward or downward trajectory maintained throughout the period.
Overall, the available data from Bangladesh Bank indicates that remittance inflows during the first part of the year have remained substantial, with notable fluctuations between months and a comparatively higher year-on-year performance in the first 10 days of May.