bKash receives Tk 20,000cr in remittances from expatriates in 2025

Expatriates sent Tk 20,000 crore in remittances to the bKash accounts of their loved ones in Bangladesh in 2025.

A total of 4.1 million bKash accounts received the funds, nearly double the number recorded a year earlier, according to a press release.

With secure transfers through formal channels and instant delivery, bKash has continued to strengthen its position as a trusted platform for remittance senders and recipients.

Overall remittance inflows to Bangladesh reached a record of nearly $33 billion in 2025, marking a 22 percent increase from 2024. 

During the same period, remittances sent through mobile financial services (MFS) channels grew by more than 90 percent, driven by ease of use and quick transfers.

Currently, expatriates can send remittances directly to bKash accounts through 135 international money transfer operators from over 170 countries, with settlements handled by 27 commercial banks in Bangladesh. Recipients also receive a government incentive of Tk 25 per thousand.

To improve convenience, the bKash app offers a “Remittance Statement” feature, allowing users to review and download remittance histories, including for income tax purposes.

Customers can cash out remittances from nearby agent points and more than 2,500 ATMs nationwide at a cost of Tk 7 per thousand. 

They can also open DPS accounts through the app and use remittance funds for utility bills, education fees and shopping payments.