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Bangladesh received $2.86 billion in remittances in July, the first month of the 2026–27 fiscal year, marking a strong start to the new financial year.
According to the latest Bangladesh Bank data, the country’s top 10 remittance sources accounted for 86.27 percent, or $2.47 billion, of the total inflow.
Saudi Arabia remained the largest source, sending $587.29 million in July. The United Kingdom ranked second with $396.74 million, followed by the United States with $273.10 million.
The United Arab Emirates contributed $255.50 million, while Italy sent $203.10 million and Malaysia $201.30 million. Kuwait, Oman, Singapore and Qatar contributed $148.70 million, $141.90 million, $136.90 million and $121.50 million, respectively.
Together, the top 10 countries sent $2.47 billion in remittances during the month.
Among European countries outside the top 10, France sent $40.6 million, Portugal $18.1 million, Greece $17.4 million, Spain $12.2 million and Germany $11.8 million.
Other notable sources included South Africa ($36.5 million), Jordan ($35.3 million), South Korea ($27.1 million), Australia ($21.3 million) and Canada ($17 million).
Countries outside the top 10 collectively contributed $392.28 million.
Banking-sector officials attributed the strong remittance flow to incentives for sending money through formal banking channels and simplified remittance procedures.
They said the increased inflow would help strengthen the country’s foreign exchange reserves and support overall economic stability.
