Remittance inflow sees 36pc growth in 1st 20 days of August

Bangladesh’s inward remittance inflow has witnessed a massive 36 percent surge amounting to US$406 million in the first 20 days of August, 2024 compared to the same period last year.

During the first 20 days, Bangladesh received a total of $1.5 billion in inward remittance. The amount was $1.12 billion during the same period last year.

The central bank data also reveals that in just one day, on August 20, expatriates sent $109 million. (BSS)