Dhaka, March 20 -- Remittance inflows have surpassed $2 billion in the first 19 days of March, according to Bangladesh Bank data.

On Thursday, the central bank reported that expatriates sent $2.25 billion during this period.

Bangladesh Bank Assistant Spokesperson and Director Shahriar Siddique told reporters, "In the first 19 days of March 2024, remittances stood at $1.27 billion.

"This year, the amount has reached $2.25 billion, reflecting a 78.4 percent growth," he said.

According to central bank data, remittances totalled $1.66 billion in the first 15 days of March, meaning an additional $590 million arrived in the last four days.

Providing a broader perspective, Shahriar said remittances for the current fiscal year up to Mar 19 s...