Bangladesh remittances hit $35.59 billion in FY2025-26 as Saudi, UK inflows surge: Minister

Remittances from the US fall nearly 36% 6 MIN(s) UPDATED 4 MIN(s) Star Online Report File visual: Fatima Jahan Ena Bangladesh received $35.59 billion in remittances in the 2025-26 fiscal year, up from $30.33 billion a year earlier, as inflows from most major overseas labour markets recorded significant growth, Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury said today.He disclosed the figures in a written reply to a question from Nilofar Chowdhury Moni during a question-and-answer session at the Jatiya Sangsad.According to the minister, remittances increased from major sources including Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Italy, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, France, Australia, Jordan and Greece.Saudi Arabia rema