Nearly 62 per cent of Bangladesh’s total remittance inflow came from just five countries during the first 11 months of the 2025-26 fiscal years. Top sources were Saudi Arabia, the UK, the UAE, Malaysia and the US.

A large concentration of Bangladeshi expatriates residing in these nations drove the high remittance volume.

Updated data from Bangladesh Bank shows total remittances reached $32.77 billion during this period. Out of this amount, $20.25 billion originated from the top five countries.

Saudi Arabia topped the country-wise ranking by sending $5.28 billion, accounting for nearly 16 per cent of the total inflow. The UK followed with $4.69 billion, the UAE with $4.28 billion, Malaysia with $3.22 billion, and the US with $2.79 billion.

An additional $8.89 billion, or 27 percent of total remittances, came from Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Singapore, and Italy. Together, these 11 nations accounted for nearly 90 per cent of all expatriate earnings entering the country.

However, monthly dynamics shifted significantly in May. Total remittance reached $3.44 billion that month, with the UK surging to the top spot by sending $650.9 million. Saudi Arabia trailed second with $546.5 million, while the UAE contributed $468.1 million.

Saudi Arabia served as the primary source of remittance for 10 out of the 11 months. Remittances from the UK rose steadily from $282.5 million in July to $650 million in May.

Economic experts warned that heavy reliance on a few countries carries financial risks. They recommended sending skilled manpower to new labor markets across Europe and East Asia to diversify and stabilize remittance sources.