Positive trend in remittance, 102 million dollars received in first 9 days of May

PNN News Desk. Dhaka

In the first nine days of May this year, Bangladesh received 102.9 million US dollars in remittances from expatriates. In Bangladeshi currency, this amounts to more than 12,630 crore taka. Officials say this continuous growth in remittance flow is a positive sign for the country’s foreign exchange reserves and overall economy.

Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan confirmed the information on Sunday.

According to Bangladesh Bank data, from May 1 to May 9, a total of 102.9 million US dollars in remittances entered the country. Of this, about 3,400 crore taka came in just between Thursday and Saturday.

In the same period last year, remittance inflow was 86.4 million dollars. Compared to that, remittance increased by about 19.10 percent this year.

In the overall fiscal year 2025–26, remittance flow has also shown significant growth. From July 1 last year to May 9 this year, a total of 3,036.2 million dollars has been received. In the same period of the previous fiscal year, it was 2,540.1 million dollars. This means remittance increased by about 19.50 percent year-on-year.

Economists say remittance growth is increasing due to government initiatives to encourage legal channels, improved banking services, and attractive exchange rates. Increased income of Bangladeshi workers in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia is also contributing to this trend.

Analysts believe that if this upward trend continues, it will strengthen the country’s foreign exchange reserves and play an important role in managing import costs and maintaining financial stability.