The Bangladeshi economy has commenced the new calendar year on an exceptionally strong footing, with remittance inflows surpassing the $1.12 billion mark in the first ten days of January 2026. This surge represents a vital injection of foreign currency liquidity at a time when the nation is focused on stabilising its external accounts and bolstering its foreign exchange reserves.
Remarkable Year-on-Year Growth
According to official figures released by Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan on Sunday, 11 January, the total inflow for the period reached $1.127 billion. This equates to a staggering daily average of $112.7 million. The performance highlights a significant leap compared to the same period in 2025, when the country received $717 million, illustrating a sharp upward trajectory in formal channel usage by the Bangladeshi diaspora.
On the 10th of January alone, expatriates sent home $57 million. This steady flow has pushed the cumulative remittance for the 2025–26 fiscal year (from July to 10 January) to $17.39 billion, representing a robust 20% increase compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Breaking Historical Records
The momentum follows a record-breaking performance in December 2025, which saw the country receive $3.226 billion. This was not only the highest monthly figure of the current fiscal year but also the second-highest monthly total in the history of Bangladesh. Such consistent growth suggests that policy interventions—including competitive exchange rates and government incentives—are successfully diverting funds away from informal “Hundi” networks.
Table: Comparative Remittance Inflow Statistics (2025 vs 2026)
| Metric | Jan 1–10, 2025 | Jan 1–10, 2026 | Variance (%) |
| Total Ten-Day Inflow | $717.0 Million | $1.127 Billion | +57.1% |
| Daily Average | $71.7 Million | $112.7 Million | +57.1% |
| Single Day Peak (Jan 10) | $39.5 Million* | $57.0 Million | +44.3% |
| Fiscal Year-to-Date | $14.49 Billion | $17.39 Billion | +20.0% |
*Calculated based on average growth trends for comparison.
Economic Stability and Outlook
The sustained influx of remittances is a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s macroeconomic stability. These “greenbacks” provide a critical buffer for the balance of payments, facilitating the import of essential commodities and industrial raw materials. Analysts attribute the current boom to the increasing number of workers migrating abroad and the central bank’s commitment to a market-driven exchange rate, which has narrowed the gap between official and unofficial market prices.
If the current daily average of $112 million persists throughout the remainder of the month, January 2026 could potentially set a new all-time monthly record, further solidifying the country’s economic resilience.