Bangladesh is a South Asian nation defined by its lush greenery and many waterways, sitting on the world’s largest river delta. Its capital, Dhaka, is a dense, high-energy metropolis and the country’s economic core. With a population of approximately 174 million, the economy is driven by garment manufacturing and a massive remittance inflow from the diaspora. Key exports include ready-made garments, jute, and frozen fish, supported by a rapidly growing digital economy and substantial government incentives for foreign exchange.
Money Transfer Locations
Western Union
Western Union has over 16,000 locations in Bangladesh, primarily through partners like Bank Asia, Social Islami Bank (SIBL), and BRAC Bank.
- Dhaka – Motijheel, Gulshan, Uttara, Dhanmondi, and Mirpur
- Chattogram (Chittagong) – Agrabad, GEC Circle, and Nasirabad
- Sylhet – Zindabazar, Dargah Gate, and Ambarkhana
- Rajshahi – Shaheb Bazar and Ghoramara
- Khulna – Sir Iqbal Road and Khalishpur
- Barishal – Sadar Road
- Rangpur – Station Road and Jahaz Company Mor
- Mymensingh – Ganginarpar
- Cumilla – Kandirpar
- Gazipur – Joydebpur and Board Bazar
- Narayanganj – Chashara
- Bogra – Santahar Road
MoneyGram
MoneyGram is widely accessible through Stellar Exchange partners, Pubali Bank, and Islami Bank Bangladesh.
- Dhaka – Banani, Mohakhali, and Jatrabari
- Chattogram – Halishahar and Pahartali
- Sylhet – Beani Bazar and Moulvibazar hub
- Feni – Trunk Road
- Noakhali – Maijdee Court
- Brahmanbaria – Town Centre
- Jessore – Kotwali area
- Kushtia – Town Square
- Tangail – Main Bazar
- Dinajpur – Modern Mor
Ria Money Transfer
Ria services are heavily integrated with Sonali Bank, Dutch-Bangla Bank, and various microfinance institutions.
- Dhaka – Motijheel (Sonali Bank Main Branch) and Farmgate
- Chattogram – Anderkilla
- Sylhet – Shibgonj
- Cox’s Bazar – Main Road
- Narsingdi – Town Centre
- Pabna – Abdul Hamid Road
- Sirajganj – Boma area
Major Bank & Digital Partners
Remittances in Bangladesh are often credited directly to bank accounts or mobile wallets, qualifying for a 2.5% government incentive:
- bKash (Mobile Wallet – Instant Payout)
- Nagad (Mobile Wallet – Government Partner)
- Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBBL)
- Dutch-Bangla Bank (DBBL)
- BRAC Bank
- Sonali Bank (State-owned)
- Bank Asia
- City Bank
- Mutual Trust Bank (MTB)