remittance inflow
Remittance falls 3.2% in July
Banks could not receive any remittance in the five days of countrywide internet blackout this month
Remittance hits eight-month high
In February, migrants sent home $2.16 billion, up 39% year-on-year
Bangladesh must harness the potential of its diaspora
Fostering a conducive environment for expatriate contributions is vital
Relaxed incentive rules send remittance to a four-month high
Migrant workers sent home $1.98 billion in October, a four-month high, as banks stepped up efforts to woo more remittance buoyed by a relaxed central bank rule on incentive, a development that is expected to give some relief to a country reeling under the foreign exchange crisis.
Remittance hits four-month high
Migrant workers sent home $1.98 billion in October
Banks asked to disburse remittance in two days
Bangladesh Bank has asked banks to disburse remittances among beneficiaries within two days of receiving it from senders abroad..The central bank framed rules in 2014 stipulating that the disbursement must be made within two days to encourage remittance transfers through formal channels.
Remittance hits 41-month low
$1.34 billion came in September, lowest since April of 2020
Payment service providers can bring remittance
Bangladesh Bank yesterday allowed licensed payment service providers (PSPs) to bring inward wage remittances with the aim to increase remittance inflow.
Remittance is once again our saving grace
There is still scope to increase remittance inflow through the official channel
Remittance rises 4.46% in February
However, February's remittance of $1.56 billion was 20.3 per cent lower than the previous month's $1.95 billion
Better policy support is needed to boost remittance
Authorities should take migrant-friendly initiatives to encourage them
How can we increase our remittance?
Remittances sent by expatriate Bangladeshis are one of the vital sources of foreign currencies for the country’s economy.
Robust remittance, exports to ease pressure on external sector
Migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more than $2 billion in each of the first two months of the current fiscal year, a promising sign for the economy.
Remittance decreases by 14.48% this year
The remittance inflow has decreased by 14.48 percent in 2016-17 fiscal year, says an annual report.
Forex reserve hits $27bn mark
The foreign currency reserve of Bangladesh hits a new record crossing a $ 27-billion mark.