Remittances hit $1.43b in first 13 days of July

Bangladesh received US$1.427 billion in remittances from expatriate workers during the first 13 days of July, marking a 19.5 percent increase compared with the US$1.194 billion received during the same period last year.

According to the latest data released on Tuesday, expatriate Bangladeshis sent US$101 million in remittances on July 13 alone.

The strong inflow reflects the continued confidence of overseas Bangladeshis in using formal banking channels and has provided a positive start to the country’s remittance earnings in the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Remittances remain one of Bangladesh’s key sources of foreign exchange, helping strengthen external reserves, support imports and contribute to overall macroeconomic stability.