Dhaka, May 20 -- A significant transformation in the overseas spending patterns of Bangladeshi credit card users is pointing toward greater financial diversification and increased domestic economic activity.
The most recent data from Bangladesh Bank shows a sharp decline in credit card transactions in India, but a parallel rise in usage in the United States, United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia - and a substantial surge in local transactions.
In March 2025, total international spending by Bangladeshi credit card users dropped to Tk 361 crore, down from Tk 385 crore in February and Tk 503 crore a year earlier. The most dramatic change was seen in India, where spending plummeted by over 72% compared to March 2024.
This shift is largely attribu...