Dhaka, June 16 -- 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.

They say political stability has begun to return after the election, restoring the confidence of businesses and entrepreneurs.

As a result, imports of capital machinery and other goods have started to increase.

An analysis of Bangladesh Bank data shows that imports reached $7.59 billion in November 2022. Since then, no month had recorded imports exceeding $7 billion.

Except for a few ...