# Bangladeshi students spent nearly $2.5 billion on overseas education in the past five years: DT

> Bangladeshi students spent a record $667.77 million on overseas education in 2024–25, the highest ever, up 153% from FY21 and $122.5 million more than FY24, says Bangladesh Bank. In the past five years, total spending r…

Published: 2026-09-16 · Desk: Latest · Source: Dhaka Tribune

Bangladeshi students spent a record $667.77 million on overseas education in the 2024–25 financial year, marking the highest annual total ever, according to Bangladesh Bank data. This is a 153% rise from FY21 and $122.5 million higher than FY24. Over the past five years, spending on foreign education totaled around $2.43 billion. The number of students studying abroad has also surged, rising 119% over the last decade and more than tripling since 2008, highlighting the growing interest of Bangladeshi youth in international education.

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