Gross forex reserves cross $31.1bn

Bangladesh has recorded a substantial inflow of remittances, totaling US $2.34 billion in the first 24 days of November, according to an updated report released by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday.

Blessing on inward remittance, Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves crossed $ 31.1 billion on Tuesday (November 25). The forex reserves stood at $26.39 billion as IMF standard BPM6, according to Bangladesh Bank released.

The strong performance brings the cumulative remittance sent by overseas Bangladeshi workers for the current fiscal year FY 2025-26 to $12.49 billion (July to November 24, 2025).

The daily average remittance inflow for the first 24 days of November stands at approximately $97 million.

The $12.28 billion cumulative figures for FY 2025-26 represents a notable 14.7 percent growth compared to the corresponding period in the previous fiscal year (FY 2024-25), during which $10.17 billion was received.

Bangladesh Bank's data highlights a consistent and strong flow of remittances in recent months. In July expatriates sent $2.48 billion remittance, August $2.42 billion, September $2.68 billion, October $2.56 billion,

The sustained high remittance flow is a crucial factor supporting the country's foreign exchange reserves and providing stability to the economy.