Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Bangladesh's remittances rose to US$2.56 billion in October, recording a 7 percent year-on-year growth and giving a fresh boost to the economy.

The growth rate slowed significantly compared to previous months in the current fiscal year, FY2025-26.

According to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank, expatriates sent $2.56 billion in remittances in October 2025, up from $2.39 billion recorded in the corresponding month a year earlier.

However, the inflow for October was 4.54 percent lower than the $2.68 billion remitted in September 2025.

The 7 percent growth in October marks a deceleration from the stronger growth observed in the preceding months-September by 12 percent, August 9 percent and July 30 percent of th...