Bangladesh Remittance Crosses $3 Billion in December
Bangladesh has received a major economic boost in December as remittance inflow crossed 3 billion US dollars within just 29 days. This strong inflow of foreign currency has helped ease the country’s dollar shortage and pushed the foreign exchange reserve to its highest level in three years.
Remittance Brings Relief to Dollar Crisis
According to official data, Bangladesh received 3.04 billion dollars in remittance during the first 29 days of December 2025. This is one of the highest monthly remittance figures in the country’s history.
After the fall of the Awami League government in August last year, remittance inflow has continued to show a positive and steady trend. The highest-ever monthly remittance was recorded in March, when expatriates sent 3.29 billion dollars to the country.
Once again, December has crossed the 3 billion dollar mark, proving that expatriate workers are playing a crucial role in strengthening the economy.
Foreign Exchange Reserve Reaches $33 Billion
Due to increased remittance and foreign loan inflows, Bangladesh Bank has been purchasing dollars from commercial banks, which has helped increase the reserve.
As of Tuesday:
- Gross foreign exchange reserve: $33.18 billion
- IMF BPM-6 method reserve: $28.51 billion
This is the highest reserve level in the last three years. Previously, Bangladesh crossed $33 billion in reserve for the first time in 2017 and reached a record $48 billion in 2021. However, during the political transition period, the reserve had fallen to $26 billion.
Bangladesh Bank’s Dollar Purchase Details
On Tuesday alone, Bangladesh Bank bought $89 million from 7 banks. And the Exchange rate is Tk 122.30 per dollar. In the first six months of the current fiscal year, the central bank has purchased a total of $3.13 billion.
Only in December, more than $1 billion has been bought by Bangladesh Bank.
Central Bank Governor’s Statement
Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur recently stated that the reserve is expected to reach $34 to 35 billion by the end of December.
He emphasized that this reserve growth is happening without relying on IMF or external loans, but by purchasing dollars from the domestic market. He described this strategy as a strong and wise decision for the country’s financial stability.
Warming Up
December 2025 has become a turning point for Bangladesh’s economy. Strong remittance inflow and careful dollar management have pushed the foreign exchange reserve to a three-year high. If this trend continues, Bangladesh’s financial position will become more stable and resilient in the coming months.
Report done by Sultana Afia Tasnim