# Bangladesh Remittances Soar 40% to $1.97 Billion in First 21 Days of April

> Bangladesh received $1.97 billion in remittances in the first 21 days of April 2025, reflecting a 40.7% increase from the same period last year, according to Bangladesh Bank. The surge, driven by strong post-Eid inflows…

Published: 2026-09-15 · Desk: Latest · Source: UNB

Bangladesh received $1.97 billion in remittances during the first 21 days of April 2025, representing a significant 40.7% increase compared to $1.40 billion during the same period last year, according to data released by Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday.

The central bank attributed this impressive surge to strong post-Eid inflows. While remittances typically rise during major religious festivals, this year’s momentum has persisted even two weeks after Eid-ul-Fitr, surpassing expectations and reflecting sustained confidence from overseas workers.

In March, the country experienced a record-breaking inflow of $3.29 billion—the highest monthly remittance figure in Bangladesh’s history. The trend has continued into April, reinforcing the upward trajectory of remittance income.

From July 2024 to April 21, 2025—the first ten months of the current fiscal year (FY2024–25)—Bangladesh received a total of $23.75 billion in remittances. This marks a $5.28 billion increase compared to $18.47 billion received during the same period in the previous fiscal year, reflecting a robust year-on-year growth of 28.6%.

The substantial rise in remittance earnings has had a stabilizing effect on the country’s foreign exchange reserves, which currently stand at approximately $27 billion, according to the central bank.

Moreover, during the first nine months of the fiscal year (July to March), expatriates sent home $21.77 billion, up from $17.07 billion in the corresponding period of FY2023–24. This steady growth underscores the critical role of remittances in supporting Bangladesh’s macroeconomic stability and foreign reserve position.

Original reporting: https://unb.com.bd/category/Bangladesh/bangladesh-received-197bn-in-remittances-in-first-21-days-of-april-a-40-surge/158128
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