The previous highest remittance amount was $2.64 billion in December 2024Bangladesh sees record inflow of remittances in 26 days of MarchBangladesh has witnessed a surge in remittances, with $2.94 billion flowing into the country in the first 26 days of March, the highest amount recorded in its history. The amount received in the first 26 days of the month was 82 percent higher than the $1.61 billion recorded in the same period last year, said Arief. The latest data from Bangladesh Bank underscores a 28 percent growth in remittances over the past nine months. The previous highest remittance amount was $2.64 billion in December 2024, followed by $2.53 billion in February this year. In late January, the dollar rate surged to Tk 128 amid rising demand, leading banks to purchase remittances at Tk 126.

Source: bd News24 March 27, 2025 15:29 UTC