Dhaka, April 1 -- Remittance inflows to Bangladesh reached a record $3.75 billion in March, 2026, marking the highest monthly earnings since the country's independence.

According to data released by Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday, expatriate Bangladeshis sent home $3.755 billion during the month.

The surge, largely driven by increased transfers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, has provided a significant boost to the country's external financial position.

The March inflow represents a 10.8 percent increase compared to $3.27 billion received in the same month last year.

Officials at the central bank said the strong inflow reflects a continued upward trend in remittance earnings in the current fiscal year (FY2025-26).

Total remittance inflows during...