, June 1 -- Bangladesh witnessed a massive surge in inward remittances with a staggering 15.34 percent growth in May 2026 compared to the corresponding period of last year, according to the

latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

Expatriate workers sent US$ 3.42 billion as remittance between May 1-31, up sharply from the $2.96 billion recorded during the same period in May 2025.

Central bank officials noted that the inflow spiked dramatically as expatriates sent additional funds to their relatives ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, a major religious festival celebrated on May 28.

With this latest monthly surge, total remittance inflows from July 2025 to May 2026 reached $32.75 billion, marking a robust 19 percent growth for the current fiscal year. Duri...