Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The last few days have seen positive development on the country's financial horizon. Remittances hit a record in 2025, helping shore up reserves. According to Bangladesh Bank data, Bangladeshis abroad sent home a record US$32.8 billion in 2025. Economists have observed that more expatriates are now using formal banking channels. This historic high inflow has given the country's fragile external balance a much-needed boost. The amount is 22 per cent higher than the US Dollar 26.88 billion recorded in the previous year, according to Bangladesh Bank data.

In December 2025 alone, remittances reached US$3.27 billion, the highest monthly inflow in nine months, up 22 per cent from the same month last year. Foreign currency inf...