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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 30th December 2025, 11:33 PM
Amidst a backdrop of economic recalibration and shifting political tides, Bangladesh’s remittance sector has emerged as a formidable pillar of national stability. In a year marked by significant transformation, the month of December has witnessed an extraordinary surge in inward transfers. In the first 29 days of the month alone, expatriates have funnelled a staggering $3.04 billion back into the country. When converted at the current market rate of 122 BDT per US Dollar, this injection equates to approximately 37,100 crore BDT, representing the second-highest monthly total in the nation’s history.
This remarkable figure was confirmed on Tuesday by Arif Hossain Khan, the Executive Director and Spokesperson for Bangladesh Bank. He noted that the momentum gained following the political transition earlier this year has translated into renewed confidence among the global diaspora. The current inflow is eclipsed only by the historic peak of $3.29 billion recorded in March 2024, a surge largely driven by the festivities of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The central bank’s latest data reveals a consistent upward trajectory. Comparing the first 28 days of December to the same period last year, there is a clear surplus of $515 million. This reflects a broader trend for the 2025–26 fiscal year, where the cumulative remittance for the July to December period has reached $16.08 billion. This represents a healthy 17.7% growth compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
| Month | Remittance Amount (USD Billions) | Growth / Trend |
|---|---|---|
| July | $2.48 | Strong Start |
| August | $2.42 | Steady Inflow |
| September | $2.69 | Upward Momentum |
| October | $2.56 | Marginal Dip |
| November | $2.89 | Significant Rise |
| December (to date) | $3.04 | Record-Contender |
The central bank attributes this “remittance revolution” to several strategic factors. Primary among these is the enhanced role of legal banking channels and the active participation of international exchange houses. Financial incentives for using formal routes, combined with a heightened sense of patriotic duty following the ousting of the previous administration, have discouraged the use of informal “Hundi” systems.
The resilience of these inflows provides a vital lifeline for Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves, which have faced pressure from other struggling economic indicators. As the fiscal year progresses, the authorities remain optimistic that if the current 16.5% average growth rate persists, the nation may well surpass the previous annual record of $30.33 billion set in 2024–25.
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