Remittance crossed $10 billion mark for the first time in Bangladesh history in the year 2009 because migrants, a main driver of the country's economic progress, sent more money home despite all odds during global recession.
With 20 percent growth, remittance inflow reached $10.72 billion last year, although the year marked a fall in manpower exports. In 2008, the remittance was $8.97 billion.
The overseas employment ministry data shows that the number of migrant workers declined 46 percent to 475,278 persons in January-December of 2009. In 2008, the number was 875,055. Read more
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