Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The upward trend in remittances sent by expatriate Bangladeshis has continued in December, with receiving over US $2.0 billion in 17 days of the month.

Bangladesh received $15.04 billion inward remittance so far in the current fiscal year FY 2025-26.

Blessings on the remittance, the gross forex reserves of Bangladesh increased to $32.57 billion on Thursday December 18). As per the IMF standard BPM6, the forex reserves stood $27.87 billion.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur in a discussion meeting today (Thursday) said that the forex reserves may cross $35 billion this year.

According to the latest update from Bangladesh Bank (BB), the $2.0 billion remittance figure for December 1-17 is an increase by 14 pe...