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Bangladesh receives Tk 23,400cr remittances in 26 days 

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Published: 21:57, 27 October 2024  
Bangladesh receives Tk 23,400cr remittances in 26 days 

Bangladesh received Tk 23,400 crore ($195) in remittances in the first 26 days of October, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) data released Sunday (October 27).

Daily remittance inflows averaged $7.5 crore or Tk 900 crore this October, compared to $8.016 million per day in September and $6.571 million in October last year. 

The central bank data shows that state-owned banks received $54.73 crore in remittance, while Bangladesh Krishi Bank received $9.99 crore. 

The private sector accounted for the largest share, with 42 banks collectively receiving $1.296 billion, and six foreign banks processing $5.12 million from October 1 to 26. 

However, nine banks reported zero remittance inflow during this period. 
 

NF/Mukul