Remittance inflow rises 15% YoY to $3.42b in May

TBS Report

01 June, 2026, 07:30 pm

Last modified: 01 June, 2026, 07:42 pm

Remittance inflow rises 15% YoY to $3.42b in May

In May 2025, remittances totaled $2.97 billion.

TBS Report

01 June, 2026, 07:30 pm

Last modified: 01 June, 2026, 07:42 pm

Representational image. Photo: Reuters

Representational image. Photo: Reuters

Bangladesh received $3.42 billion in remittances in May this year, marking a 15.34% growth compared to the same month last year.

In May 2025, remittances totaled $2.97 billion.

Bangladesh Bank spokesperson and Executive Director Arief Hossain Khan confirmed the matter.

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