Bangladesh Remittances Surpass $2.1 Billion in First 19 Days of January

In a major boost to the national economy, Bangladesh received $2.123 billion in remittances during the first 19 days of January 2026. This represents a massive 56% increase compared to the $1.36 billion received during the same period last year.

Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan confirmed the figures on Tuesday, noting that at an exchange rate of 122 BDT per dollar, the 19-day total equates to approximately 259 billion taka. On Monday, January 19 alone, the country saw an inflow of 1.248 billion taka. Fiscal Year Growth The surge in January contributes to a strong performance for the current fiscal year (FY 2025-26). Since July 1, total expatriate income has reached $18.39 billion, significantly outperforming the $15.14 billion recorded during the same timeframe in the previous fiscal year. Analysts attribute this growth to the stabilization of the exchange rate and a preference for official banking channels by expatriates working abroad.