Economist Prof Mustafizur says the sudden surge from the UK raises questions that warrant closer scrutiny by the central bank
June 08, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
The United Kingdom overtook Saudi Arabia to become Bangladesh’s largest source of remittances in May, the first time it has topped the monthly rankings on record.
Bangladeshis living in the UK sent $643.57 million home in May, overtaking Saudi Arabia, which has traditionally been the largest remittance source.
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