A report by Amar Desh on March 31, 2026, reveals that substantial amounts of money are being transferred from Bangladesh to India through both legal and illegal means. Official remittance data from Bangladesh Bank shows annual transfers of around USD 50–60 million, but experts believe the actual figure is several times higher due to undeclared payments to Indian workers in Bangladesh. The report also notes that about 50,000 Indian nationals currently live in Bangladesh, many without valid permits, and that authorities have identified thousands of illegal residents during recent police operations.
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has issued over 8,000 new work permits and extended more than 13,000 since 2018–19. Officials acknowledge that foreign workers are hired due to skill shortages, though concerns remain about unreported salaries and tax compliance. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) audits foreign taxpayers but faces limitations in verifying undeclared income.
The report further highlights that Bangladesh’s trade deficit with India exceeds USD 9 billion annually, while travel and medical expenses by Bangladeshis in India have also contributed to significant outflows of foreign currency.
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