Bangladesh Bank data show that imports of capital machinery, one of the key drivers of investment growth, increased by 12.5 percent during the July–April period
June 16, 2026
Abdur Rahim Harmachi
bdnews24.com
Bangladeshi businesses and entrepreneurs have imported goods worth $7.07 billion in April, marking a 21.4 percent rise year-on-year and the highest monthly total in three and a half years.
Economists, bankers, and business leaders view the rise in imports following the formation of the new government as a positive sign for the economy.
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