DHAKA, May 2, 2024 (BSS) - Expatriate Bangladeshis sent $2.04 billion remittances in April, which is 21.3 per cent higher than the corresponding period of the preceding year.

The country received $1.68 billion remittances during the month of April, 2023.

According to bankers, the flow of remittances usually rises during Eid.

In March, remittances dipped below the $2 billion mark after two months amid the weakening of the dollar against the Taka.

Data from the Bangladesh Bank show expatriate Bangladeshis sent home $1.99 billion in March.