Overseas Bangladeshis have sent a total of $2.032 billion in remittances to the country during the first 25 days of October, equivalent to approximately Tk 25,000 crore, according to the latest report from Bangladesh Bank released on Sunday (October 26).
The central bank data indicates that $384.64 million flowed through state-owned banks, while one of the two specialized banks, Agriculture Bank, received $197.07 million. Private banks accounted for $1.446 billion, and foreign banks handled $4.87 million in remittances during this period.
Officials said that the inflow of funds through official banking channels has provided much-needed stability to the country’s foreign currency reserves. The positive trend in remittances is attributed to government measures to curb informal channels, financial incentives, and improvements in banking infrastructure.
According to Bangladesh Bank’s latest data, as of Wednesday (October 22), the country’s gross foreign exchange reserves stood at $32.10 billion. On a balance of payments basis (BPM6) as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) guidelines, the reserves were $27.35 billion.
In September 2025, remittances sent by expatriate Bangladeshis reached $2.685 billion, equivalent to Tk 32,757 crore in local currency.
The continued inflow of remittances is considered vital for supporting Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves and sustaining macroeconomic stability.
