Dhaka, April 20 -- The positive trend in remittance inflows has continued into April, with Bangladeshi expatriates living in different countries sending US$2.12 billion in the first 19 days of April, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

This marks a significant surge compared to the same period last year, when inflows stood at $1.71 billion. This year's figures show an increase of $408 million.

Central bank sources noted that this momentum follows a record-breaking performance in March 2026, which saw the highest single-month remittance inflow in the country's history. In March, expatriates sent a staggering $3.75 billion.

Previous record highs include $3.29 billion in March 2025, $3.22 billion in December 2025, and $3.17...