Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- Bangladeshi expatriates sent home US$2.455 billion in remittances during the first 26 days of August, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank.

Between August 1 and August 26, total remittance inflows registered a 22.3 percent monthly growth compared to $2.007 billion received during the corresponding period of the previous year.

During the two-day period of August 25 and 26, the country received $115 million in remittances.

Cumulative remittance inflows from July 1 to August 26 in the current fiscal year 2026-27 reached $5.314 billion, reflecting an 18.5 percent yearly growth over the $4.485 billion recorded during the same timeframe in FY26.

Central bank figures indicate a sustained upward momentum ...