In a remarkable surge, Bangladesh has received over $2 billion in remittances from its expatriate community in just the first 17 days of December. If this momentum continues, experts anticipate that the total remittances for the month could exceed $3 billion, signalling a robust end to the year for the country’s foreign currency inflows.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Bank reported that the nation’s foreign exchange reserves reached $32.57 billion as of last Thursday. The steady increase in reserves has been largely driven by the purchase of dollars by the central bank and the overall inflow of foreign currency into the country.
Speaking at a recent event, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur stated, “By the end of December, our reserves are projected to reach $34–35 billion. This increase is being achieved entirely through domestic dollar purchases rather than relying on loans from the International Monetary Fund or other external sources. This is undoubtedly the most prudent approach for long-term economic stability.”
Remittance Trends (December 2025)
| Period | Remittances Received | Last Year Same Period | Growth (%) |
| 1–17 December | $2,007,000,000 | $1,760,000,000 | 14% |
| 17 December (single day) | $17,700,000 | – | – |
| July–17 December FY 2025 | $1,505,000,000 | $1,290,000,000 | 16.7% |
| November 2025 | $288,950,000 | – | – |
| FY 2024–25 Total | $3,033,000,000 | $2,391,000,000 | 26.8% |
From July 2025 through mid-December, the country has already received over $1.5 billion in remittances, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the same period last year. In November alone, expatriates sent $288.95 million back home.
Historical data from Bangladesh Bank shows a sustained upward trend in remittances, particularly after August of the previous year. Notably, March 2025 witnessed a record single-month inflow of $329 million, the highest ever in the country’s history. Since then, monthly remittances have remained above $300 million, and analysts predict that December may once again set a new record.
Officials from Bangladesh Bank emphasise that government measures to curb informal channels (hundi), coupled with incentives for using formal banking routes, have played a key role in boosting remittance flows. As a result, the nation’s foreign exchange reserves continue to enjoy a healthy and stable position.
With remittances maintaining their upward trajectory, Bangladesh is well-positioned to strengthen its economic stability and foreign currency reserves as it heads into the new year.