Dhaka, Apr 06 (V7N) – For the first time in the history of Bangladesh, monthly remittance inflow has surpassed the $3 billion mark, setting a new record for expatriate income. The unprecedented figure was recorded in March 2025, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank on Sunday.

This milestone comes as a significant boost for the country’s economy, particularly in the backdrop of global economic uncertainty. In March alone, Bangladeshi expatriates sent over $3 billion in remittances — the highest in a single month since records began.

  • July: $1.91 billion

  • August: $2.22 billion

  • September: $2.40 billion

  • October: $2.39 billion

  • November: $2.20 billion

  • December: $2.64 billion (previous record)

  • January: $2.19 billion

  • February: $2.53 billion

  • March: $3.00+ billion

Previously, the highest remittance in a single month was recorded during the pandemic period in July 2020, when expatriates sent $2.59 billion. That record stood for over three years until it was first surpassed in December 2024, with $2.64 billion.

Now, in March 2025, the bar has been raised even higher — a reflection of strong remittance efforts by expatriates, government policy support, and incentive packages offered through formal banking channels.

Economists believe this record-breaking remittance inflow will strengthen the foreign currency reserves, help stabilize the exchange rate, and ease inflationary pressure. It also comes at a critical time as the country navigates a challenging economic environment ahead of the national elections.

This positive development is likely to boost confidence in the financial sector and provide a welcome relief for policymakers working to ensure macroeconomic stability.

Officials from Bangladesh Bank have expressed optimism that this trend will continue if current policies remain in place and more remittance channels are formalized and streamlined.

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