On February 22, 2025, Bangladesh witnessed a substantial increase in remittance inflows, with expatriates legally sending 192.99 million USD to the country through banking channels. The total amount, based on the exchange rate of 122 BDT per USD, was approximately 23,546 crore BDT. This resulted in a daily average of over 8.77 crore BDT being sent to the country on that specific day.

The Bangladesh Bank, on Sunday, February 23, 2025, shared the data, revealing that the remittance inflows for the month of February have outpaced those from earlier months. In January 2025, expatriates sent an average of 7.28 million USD per day, whereas in February 2024, the daily average was 7.73 million USD.

A breakdown of the remittance flows reveals that state-owned commercial banks contributed 68.7 million USD, with 14.44 million USD coming through the specialized agricultural bank sector. Meanwhile, private banks facilitated remittance transfers amounting to 109.43 million USD, alongside an additional 42.9 million USD received from other sources.

According to the Bangladesh Bank's report, remittance flows were steady throughout the month of February. On February 1, the country received 1.86 million USD, followed by 65.23 million USD from February 2 to 8. The period from February 9 to 15 saw 64.36 million USD, and between February 16 and 22, the inflow totaled 61.54 million USD, with an average of 8.77 million USD received daily during this time frame.

This continuous rise in remittances is indicative of the resilience of Bangladeshi expatriates, and it is anticipated that this trend may persist through the year, supporting both the national economy and the livelihoods of many families.