Which banks brought in the most remittances ahead of Eid?
Private commercial banks accounted for the largest share, bringing in $1.55 billion.
Remittance inflows to Bangladesh reached $2.2 billion in the first two weeks of March 2026, according to data from Bangladesh Bank.
The total includes inflows through state-owned, specialised, private and foreign commercial banks.
State-owned commercial banks brought in $372.49 million, with Agrani Bank leading the group at $164.52 million. Janata Bank followed with $129.92 million, while Sonali Bank contributed $63.08 million.
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Specialised banks received $272.88 million, entirely through Bangladesh Krishi Bank.
Private commercial banks accounted for the largest share, bringing in $1.55 billion. Islami Bank Bangladesh topped the list with $395.29 million, followed by BRAC Bank with $228.24 million and Trust Bank with $162.53 million.
Foreign commercial banks contributed the least, with a total of $4.54 million. Standard Chartered Bank led this category, bringing in $3.37 million.
