Bangladesh received $11.47 billion in remittances from expatriates during the first four months (July-October) of the 2026-27 fiscal year, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the largest source.
 
The United States, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates are among the other major remittance-sending countries.
 
The information was revealed in the latest report published by Bangladesh Bank.
 
According to the report, Bangladesh received $2.20 billion in remittances from Saudi Arabia during the July-October period, the highest among all countries. The United Kingdom ranked second, sending $1.62 billion.
 
The United States contributed $1.05 billion, while the UAE sent $1.03 billion during the period.
 
Other major sources included Malaysia, which sent $901.95 million, and Italy, which contributed $769.54 million.
 
Remittances from Kuwait stood at $614.55 million, followed by Oman at $552 million, Singapore at $550.49 million and Qatar at $494.95 million.
 
Bangladesh Bank data also showed that the country received $2.87 billion in remittances in October, compared with $2.77 billion in September.
 
Expatriates sent $2.97 billion in August and $2.86 billion in July, according to the central bank.