Consolidated Circular on Foreign Exchange Regulations - Export Trade Transactions

Foreign Exchange Policy Department-1
Bangladesh Bank
Head Office
Dhaka www.bb.org.bd
FEPD-1 Circular No. 26 Date: July 30, 2026
All Authorized Dealers in
Foreign Exchange in Bangladesh
Consolidated circular on foreign exchange regulations - export trade transactions Dear Sirs, Please refer to FE Circular No. 31, dated July 31, 2025 in terms of which regulations governing foreign exchange transactions related to export of goods and services were issued in a comprehensive form with a validity of one year.
02. FE Circular No. 31/2025 has been updated by incorporating subsequent circulars
issued thereafter and consolidating them at one place. Accordingly, all previous instructions shall stand repealed with issuance of this consolidated circular, except for the reporting instructions contained in the Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions (GFET), Vol.-2.
03. This circular is issued with the authority vested in Bangladesh Bank pursuant to
Section 20(3) of the FER Act, 1947.
04. The instructions of this circular shall remain valid for one year from the date of its
issuance. However, instructions to be issued within this period will be read in conjunction with this circular. In case of any ambiguity or inconsistency arising from the newly incorporated provisions, the instructions contained in the original circular should be consulted. Please bring the instructions to the notice of your constituents. Encl. As stated. Yours faithfully, (Md. Harun-Ar-Rashid) Director (FEPD-1) Phone: 9530123

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Foreign exchange regulations - export trade transactions CONTENTS
Part-A: GENERAL GUIDELINES Page No
1 Introduction 1
2 Foreign exchange regulations 1
3 International trade rules 1
4 Registration of exporters 1
5 Declaration and repatriation of proceeds 1
6 Prescribed form for declaring exports 1
7 Export exempted from declaration and repatriation of export proceeds 1 8 Prescribed period to realize export proceeds 2 9 Method of receiving payments against exports 2 10 Retention of export proceeds in foreign currency accounts 2 11 EXP Forms 2 12 Electronic EXP Form 3 13 Export transactions and proceeds realization guidelines for ADs 3 14 Making out and delivery of shipping documents 4 15 Transport documents in the name of importers 5 16 Endorsement of shipping documents 5 17 Dispatch of export documents 6 18 Negotiation of export documents using shipping documents issued by freight forwarders 19 Disposal of EXP Form 6 20 Deductible charges 7 21 Use of appropriate incoterms 8 22 Receipts of advance remittances against exports 8 23 Short shipments and shipments shut out entirely 8 24 Shipments lost or damaged in transit 9 25 Shipments on FOB basis 9 26 Reporting of overdue cases 9 27 Discount claims for shipment of certain goods 9 28 Online reporting 9 29 Export proceeds realization certificate (PRC) against direct and deemed exports 30 Discounting of direct and deemed export bills in foreign exchange 10 31 Right to assignment of export bills 10 32 Insurance coverage against financing to exporters 10

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Part-C: EXPORT TRADE TRANSACTIONS, APPROPRIATE
SAFEGUARDS
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1 Regulations for cross-border banking and AML/CFT compliance 13 2 Safeguards for export trade transactions 13 3 Guidance for exporters in case of transaction issues 14
Part-D: EXPORT UNDER OPEN ACCOUNT CREDIT TERMS Page No
1 Open account credit terms for exports 15
2 Financing and payment terms 15
3 Competitive export pricing 15
4 Counterparty arrangements and membership requirements 15 5 Issuance and handling of transport documents 16 6 Timeline for submission of export documents 16 7 Early payment facilities for exporters 16 8 Assignment of export proceeds 16 9 Verification of export and compliance with KYC/AML standards 16 10 Consultation on international factoring guidelines 16 11 Payment undertaking/payment risk coverage from local insurance companies 12 Payment undertaking/payment risk coverage for documentary collection
Part-E: ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION OF EXPORT DOCUMENTS
UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTION ARRANGEMENTS
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1 Electronic presentation of export documents 18 2 Scope 18 3 Sales contracts 18 4 Electronic documents 18 5 Endorsement of title documents 19 6 Transmission to collecting/presenting banks 19
Part-B: EXPORT FROM THE SPECIALIZED ZONES Page No
1 Principles and procedures 11
2 Declaration of export 11
3 Disposal of export proceeds 11
4 Discounting of accepted usance bills of specialized zones‟ enterprises (Type A and B) 5 Sale of Bangladeshi goods to enterprises in specialized zones 11

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Part-E: ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION OF EXPORT DOCUMENTS
UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTION ARRANGEMENTS
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7 Realization and monitoring 19
8 Record maintenance and security 19
9 Implementation 19
Part-F: PILOT FRAMEWORK FOR DIGITAL PROCESSING OF TRADE
DOCUMENTS UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS AND
LETTERS OF CREDIT THROUGH APPROVED TRADE CORRIDORS
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1 Pilot framework for digital processing 20
2 Scope and coverage 20
3 Core principles for digital trade documents 20 4 Initiation of pilot trade corridors 20 5 Legal and contractual arrangements 21 6 Electronic documents under documentary collections and LCs 21 7 Endorsement, transfer and control mechanism 21 8 Export transactions under LC and collection arrangements 22 9 Technology, security and data integrity 22 10 Use of technology service providers 22 11 Reporting requirements 22 12 Implementation 22 13 Continuity of existing provision 22
Part-G: DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITATION OF ALTERNATIVE
TRADE FINANCE MECHANISMS
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1 Alternative trade finance mechanisms 23
2 Permissible trade finance mechanisms 23
3 Supply Chain Finance (SCF) 23
4 Digital trade facilitation and documentation framework 23 5 Regulatory and prudential requirements 24 6 Overarching provision 24
Part-H: EXPORT OF SERVICES INCLUDING INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY ENABLED SERVICES
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1 Export of software and data entry/processing services 25 2 Business process outsourcing 25 3 Business services 26 4 Time limit for repatriation of export earnings 26

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Part-H: EXPORT OF SERVICES INCLUDING INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY ENABLED SERVICES
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5 Export proceeds and retention abroad 26
Part-I: EXPORT PROCEED REALIZATION SERVICES Page No
1 Acquiring services 27
2 Repatriation of proceeds against export traded under E-Commerce 27 3 Repatriation of export proceeds through OPGSPs 27 4 Repatriation of ICT related service income through international card 28 5 Repatriation of export proceeds through payment service providers 29 6 Repatriation of income from IT related services/small value export proceeds under E-Commerce through MFSPs and PSPs 7 Retention of foreign currency and outward remittance 31
Part-J: EXPORT THROUGH E-COMMERCE Page No
1 Business-to-Consumer export through sales orders against receipt in advance 2 Business-to-Consumer (B2C) export against orders received from globally recognized online marketplaces/platforms 3 Electronic declaration for E-Commerce export 34 4 Business-to-Consumer export through sales orders against cash on delivery/payment on shipment terms 5 Small value export under Business-to-Consumer on E-Commerce website without EXP 6 Exports of goods under Business to Business to Consumer framework 35
Part-K: FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS BY FREELANCERS/
INDIVIDUAL SERVICE EXPORTERS
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1 Freelancer‟s/Individual service exporter‟s foreign exchange transactions 36 2 Scope and applicability 36 3 Service export and receipt of payments 36 4 Verification and documentation 36 5 Repatriation through OPGSPs 36 6 Receipts through Cards, MFSPs, and PSPs 37 7 ERQ facilities and utilization 37 8 Taxes and regulatory compliance 37 9 Time limit for repatriation 37 10 Prohibition on retention abroad 37 11 Reporting and record-keeping 37

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Part-L: STREAMLINING THE DISPOSAL OF INWARD REMITTANCES
AND ENHANCING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
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1 Streamlining the disposal of inward remittances 38 2 Customer notification, processing and timely crediting 38 3 Use of intraday confirmations and reduction of end-of-day dependency 39 4 Payment tracking, transparency, and UETR compliance 39 5 Inter-bank transfers 39 6 Digital facilitation and customer interfaces 39 7 Compliance 40
Part-M: RE-EXPORT, ENTRE-POT, MERCHANTING TRADE
ANDCOUNTER-TRADE
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1 Re-export and entre-pot trade 41
2 Foreign exchange transactions for merchanting trade 41 3 Settlement of import and export transactions through counter-trade arrangements
Part-N: EXPORT OF CURRENCY NOTES AND COINS, FOREIGN
EXCHANGE, GOLD, SILVER, JEWELLERY AND SECURITIES ETC.
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1 Definition of foreign exchange 44
2 Export of foreign exchange 44
3 Export of local currency 44
4 Export of securities 44
5 Definition of jewellery and precious stones 45 6 Export of gold jewellery and silver jewellery 45 7 Cost of imported inputs prepaid abroad 45 8 Export of jewellery on consignment basis 45
Part-O: EXPORTERS‟ RETENTION QUOTA (ERQ) ACCOUNT Page No
1 Retention quota limits 46
2 Eligible currency and utilization 46
3 International card 48
Part-P: FOREIGN CURRENCY ACCOUNTS FOR ENTERPRISES
OPERATING IN SPECIALIZED ZONES
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1 Disposal of proceeds 49

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Part-Q: FOREIGN CURRENCY-TAKA SWAP FACILITY AGAINST
EXPORTERS‟ FUND IN FOREIGN CURRENCY HELD IN 30-DAY POOL AND RETENTION QUOTA ACCOUNTS FOR MEETING WORKING CAPITAL NEEDS
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APPENDIX
Appendix-1 EXP Form
Appendix-2 Export Register
Appendix-3 Certificate of AD for carrier company
Appendix-4 Certificate of AD for carrier company
Appendix-5 Information relating to export orders with foreign agent commission
Appendix-6 Advance receipt voucher
Appendix-7 Application for approving remittance of discount on account of readymade
garments, leather goods, jute goods, ships, frozen shrimp and fish products
Appendix-8 PRC Direct Export
Appendix-9 PRC Deemed Export
Appendix-10 Certificate of AD for carrier company
Appendix-11 Form-C
Appendix-12 Form-C (ICT)
Appendix-13 Certificate by AD against IT related services
Appendix-14 Form TM
Appendix-15 Form of Undertaking

Part-A
GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. Introduction
   Export from Bangladesh is regulated by Import and Export (Control) Act, 1950, Export Policy, and Public Notices issued from time to time by the Ministry of Commerce and the Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports (CCI&E).
2. Foreign exchange regulations
   Authorized Dealers (ADs) may conduct foreign exchange transactions on export in conformity with the instructions contained in this circular and to be issued by Bangladesh Bank from time to time in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 20(3) of the Foreign Exchange Regulation (FER) Act, 1947 (As amended in 2015). Nothing in the foreign exchange regulations relieves ADs and exporters from the necessity of complying with the Export Trade Regulations prescribed by the Government and relevant other regulations such as AML/CFT.
3. International trade rules
   ADs shall observe best practices in accordance with applicable international trade rules such as Uniform Customs and Practice (UCP), Uniform Rules for Collections (URC), Incoterms, etc. ADs are required to ensure that the terms of the Letters of Credit (LCs) are in conformity with the rules of prevailing UCP for exports from Bangladesh. While executing export transactions under sales contracts on documentary collection basis, ADs are advised to observe the latest version of URC. Local regulations will, however, prevail in case of contradiction.
4. Registration of exporters
   ADs should ensure that exporters are registered under the Importers, Exporters and Indentors (Registration) Order, 2023.
5. Declaration and repatriation of proceeds
   Government Notifications No. 1(6)/ECS/48 and 1(7)/ECS/48 dated July 01, 1948 issued pursuant to Section 12 of the FER Act, 1947 prohibit export of any goods directly or indirectly to any place outside Bangladesh, unless a declaration is furnished by the exporter to the Customs Authority or to such other authority as specified by Bangladesh Bank. The declaration must confirm that the full export value of the goods has been, or will be, disposed of in accordance with the manner and within the time frame specified by Bangladesh Bank.
6. Prescribed form for declaring exports
   All exports unless otherwise exempted must be declared on the EXP Form (as per Appendix￾1). ADs are advised to guide their exporters to declare the full invoice value of goods on EXP form without adjustments of foreign agent commission or other trade charges. On the Form, exporters shall undertake to repatriate full export proceeds within the period specified by Bangladesh Bank in terms of the FER Act, 1947.
7. Export exempted from declaration and repatriation of export proceeds1
   The regulations mentioned above do not apply to the export of:
   (a) Bonafide trade samples as per Export Policy in force;

FEPD-1Circular Letter No. 03, dated February 26, 2026

(b) Personal effects of travelers whether accompanied or unaccompanied; (c) Ships stores and transhipment cargo; (d) Goods shipped under the orders of the Government of Bangladesh, or any officers designated by the Government or by the Military, Naval, or Air Force authorities in Bangladesh for their respective requirements; (e) Gift packets accompanied by a declaration from the sender confirming that the contents‟ value is below the Export Policy limit in force and no foreign exchange transaction is involved; and (f) Where the packet is covered by a certificate issued by Bangladesh Bank to the effect that the export of the parcel does not involve any transaction in foreign exchange. Exemptions as above will be allowed by the customs authorities after being satisfied that the relative exports qualify for such exemptions.
8. Prescribed period to realize export proceeds
(1) The prescribed period for repatriating export proceeds is four months (vide Bangladesh Bank Notification No. FE 1/77-BB dated April 16, 1977). If the full proceeds of any shipment are not received within this period, without special or general authorization from Bangladesh Bank, exporters will be subject to action under the FER Act, 1947. (2) In respect of export of raw jute and jute goods, the repatriation period may be upto 360 days against irrevocable confirmed LC or under open account as outlined in Part-D of this circular. ADs shall conduct extended due diligence while executing export under usance terms, including satisfying themselves to the effect that export price quoted is internationally competitive and that the usance interest loaded is at a rate commensurate with the prevailing interest rate in the concerned currency.
9. Method of receiving payments against exports
Payment for goods and services exported from Bangladesh may be received through an AD:
(a) In freely convertible foreign currency, including Chinese Yuan (CNY); (b) In Taka from a non-resident Taka Account; (c) From Escrow accounts under counter-trade arrangements as detailed in Part-M; (d) Under „Acquiring Service‟ in the realization of proceeds against export through the internet; and (e) From Online Payment Gateway Service Providers (OPGSPs) and other legitimate operators as detailed in Part-I.
10. Retention of export proceeds in foreign currency accounts
Exporters are allowed to retain foreign exchange in foreign currency accounts known as Exporters‟ Retention Quota (ERQ) account at the prescribed limit out of the repatriated export proceeds as detailed in Part-O of this circular. In addition, export proceeds may also be retained in single pool for settlement of import liabilities as outlined in relevant instructions.
11. EXP Forms
Export of goods from Bangladesh is subject to declaration by exporters on EXP Form. ADs may provide Online Export Monitoring System (OEMS) user ID to their customers to generate electronic EXP Forms. The EXP Form shall contain 11 digits as shown below:
EXP NO.
AD‟s Code Serial Number Serial Year

The first four boxes of EXP number will bear the branch code prescribed by Bangladesh Bank for each AD branch, the next five boxes are meant for mentioning the serial number of the Export Register (as per Appendix-2) of the branch and the last two boxes are meant for mentioning the last two digits of the year of registration. ADs may maintain Export Register in electronic form with data backup as per IT Security Policy of the ADs.
12. Electronic EXP Form
(1) Electronic option to submit EXP Form is acceptable in Bangladesh Bank OEMS for export of goods prior to customs formalities. Accordingly, ADs shall accept EXP Form submitted electronically by their exporter-customers, information of which will subsequently be available in customs electronic system for onward formalities. (2) Exporters shall execute export formalities with the Customs Authority for issuance of Bill of Export based on information of EXP Form available in customs electronic system. Immediately on completion of shipment of goods from Bangladesh, exporters shall report/ submit transport/shipping information in Bangladesh Bank OEMS to close the procedure. For on time submission of shipment information, ADs need to follow up with exporters so that they can report shipment information immediately on completion of shipment of goods. In case of non-reporting, ADs shall complete the reporting formalities on receipt of documents from exporters within 14 days from the date of shipment. (3) Bill of Export issued by the Customs Authority to permit the shipment will suffice the requirement of existing customs assessment as necessary on paper based EXP Form. Hence, certification by Customs Authority shall not be required on EXP Form submitted electronically by exporters. (4) Within 14 days from the date of shipment of goods from Bangladesh, exporters shall submit a signed hardcopy of the electronically submitted EXP Form together with Bill of Export duly certified by the Customs Authority and relevant shipping documents covering export of goods to ADs for compliance in accordance with paragraph 19 of this Part. (5) Signed hardcopy of EXP Form submitted by exporters to ADs as per (4) above shall be treated as original. ADs shall post-facto certify the same and observe subsequent formalities including passing documents abroad for collection and disposal thereof with routine reports. (6) Electronic EXP Form is applicable only for export through customs houses having electronic system of Bill of Export issuance. The paper based EXP Form submission may continue for exports through customs houses without having electronic arrangement. (7) Bangladesh Bank assigns User IDs and Passwords to exporters upon request through their ADs. In this regard, ADs need to upload the requests containing authenticated information of exporters to OEMS.
13. Export transactions and proceeds realization guidelines for ADs
(1) Before execution of export transactions, ADs shall satisfy themselves with regard to the followings:
(a) Arrangements have been made for realization of export proceeds within the prescribed period; (b) Arrangements have been made for receipt of title to goods like Bill of Lading, Airway Bill, etc. by ADs on shipment of the underlying goods; and (c) ADs shall justify bonafide of buyers/consignees abroad and their credentials etc. where

necessary, ADs should make discreet inquiries in this regard through its correspondents abroad etc., greater care should be taken particularly in cases of shipments against contract alone and shipments on CAD/DA basis. ADs should report promptly to Bangladesh Bank, where ADs doubt the bonafides and standing of the buyers/consignees abroad or where owing to common interest or otherwise they suspect collusion with the intent of delaying or avoiding repatriation of export proceeds. Similarly, ADs should report to Bangladesh Bank cases where it comes to their knowledge that exporters are directly or indirectly connected with or have any financial or other interest in the buyer/consignee abroad. If necessary, discreet enquiry about the bonafides and credentials of the charter party should also be made, if shipment is to be made against a charter party Bill of Lading. (2) For delay in repatriation or non-realization of export proceeds, exporters will render themselves liable to punitive action under the FER Act, 1947. Besides, in the event of non￾realization or short realization of export proceeds against shipment within the stipulated period, ADs shall obtain from the exporters and furnish to Bangladesh Bank full explanation as to the circumstances resulting in non-realization/short realization. Therefore, in their own interest, both exporters and ADs should be alert and active in ensuring timely repatriation of export proceeds. (3) ADs are responsible for meticulously complying with relevant regulatory instructions while processing export transactions. In the event of delay in realization or non￾realization/short realization of export proceeds due to non-compliance of the regulatory instructions, ADs and their respective officials will be held liable to punitive action under the FER Act, 1947.
14. Making out and delivery of shipping documents
In exercise of the powers vested in Bangladesh Bank under Section 20(3) of the FER Act, 1947 all carriers whether common or private (Railway, Shipping, or Airline companies), and their agents are directed as under:
(a) Transport documents, title to export of goods, must be drawn to the order of an AD in respect of exports of goods from Bangladesh (excluding exports from Type A industrial enterprise located in specialized zones) via land or sea routes. These documents shall be handed over to the authorized representatives of the designated AD only. (b) If the goods reach the beneficiary port before the transport documents reach the foreign importer, the AD may request shipping companies to issue Delivery Order to deliver the goods to the order of AD‟s correspondent in the buyer‟s country. The AD also needs to send instructions through authenticated channel to its overseas correspondent to hand over Delivery Order to the consignee, and stating the amount to be realized from the consignee before the Delivery Order is released. (c) In respect of export of goods from Bangladesh (excepting exports from Type A industrial enterprise located in specialized zones) to foreign countries by air, the Airway Bills and any other documents of title to cargo should be drawn to the order of a bank in the country of import nominated by the AD designated for this purpose by the respective exporter and delivered to the authorized representative of AD. The above directions shall not apply to exports exempted from repatriation of export proceeds as listed in paragraph 7 of this part.

Exports of fresh fish, vegetables, fruits, poultry and other goods of perishable nature are also exempted from this direction. (d) Railway Receipts, Bill of Lading, Airway Bill and other documents of title to cargo may be drawn to the order of importer or other designated parties only if (i) the shipment is being made against full payment received in advance by the exporter through AD and (ii) it is a requirement of export LC/contract. In this context, designated AD shall issue a certificate in the prescribed form (as per Appendix-3) to be produced to the carrier company, enabling them to draw the shipping documents accordingly.
15. Transport documents in the name of importers2
ADs may allow exporters, for shipment value up to USD 1,00,000 or equivalent, to arrange for transport documents, to be issued in the name of foreign importers or other designated parties, and to have them dispatched same to importers or other designated parties, upon issuance of a certificate (as per Appendix-4) to carrier companies, subject to the following conditions:
(a) Repatriation safeguards:
(1) Exporters shall provide written consent for availing this facility, and ADs must be satisfied with the repatriation mechanism before granting permission. (2) ADs shall ensure that the arrangements do not compromise, in any manner, realization of export proceeds and shall maintain effective monitoring to secure timely repatriation within the statutory period. (3)The respective exporter shall have no overdue export proceeds. (b) Eligibility and operational conditions:
(1) ADs shall obtain valid export orders requiring such arrangements of shipments and satisfy themselves about the bonafides of foreign importers/consignees in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 13(1) of this part. (2) The facility shall be available only to exporters with a minimum realization of USD
1.00 million or equivalent in aggregate export proceeds during the last three financial years.
16. Endorsement of shipping documents
(1) ADs to whose order the relative Railway Receipts, Bills of Lading, etc. are drawn shall endorse the same to the order of their foreign correspondents but in no case, they shall make any blank endorsement or endorse it to the order of the consignee unless they have obtained specific or general approval of Bangladesh Bank thereof. However, in the cases of export from Type A industrial enterprises located in specialized zones, Bill of Lading/Airway Bill/other documents of title to cargo drawn to the order of ADs may be blank endorsed or endorsed in favor of the consignees as per terms of the export LC/contract. (2) In case of export proceeds received after shipment but before sending export documents abroad for collection, it does not warrant documents to be sent abroad for collection. ADs may endorse transport documents of title to cargo in favor of the importer or other designated party and deliver the same as per stipulations of export LC/contract only if full export proceeds are received through normal banking channel before sending export documents to counterpart bank abroad for collection.

FEPD-1 Circular No. 06, dated March 16, 2026

17. Dispatch of export documents
    ADs may allow exporters to dispatch export documents (excluding original transport document of title to cargo) directly to importers or their agents abroad through secured media, subject to observance of following instructions:
    (a) The underlying LC/contract provides for such direct dispatch of export documents. (b) ADs shall be satisfied with the arrangement of realization of export proceeds within the statutory period as per paragraph 8 of this part. (c) ADs shall endorse original transport documents retained with them on receipt of payment against relevant export. (d) ADs shall, within 14 days from the date of shipment, obtain EXP Form from exporters to comply with regulatory instructions, including routine reporting to Bangladesh Bank. (e) Exporters‟ accounts with ADs are fully compliant with KYC/AML/CFT guidelines in force.
18. Negotiation of export documents using shipping documents issued by freight forwarders
    In case of negotiation of export bills using FCRs, HBLs, or HAWBs issued by freight forwarders, the following additional conditions are to be fulfilled:
    (a) The export LC/contract specifically provides for negotiation of export bill against FCR/HBL/HAWB (as the case may be) issued by a freight forwarder; (b) The freight forwarder issuing the FCR/HBL/HAWB is operating in Bangladesh with license from the Customs Authority; and (c) ADs will be responsible for satisfying themselves about the arrangement for timely repatriation of proceeds of export bill negotiated against FCR/HBL/HAWB.
19. Disposal of EXP Form
    (1) The electronic EXP Form is to be considered disposed of after online reporting of export proceeds repatriation. However, the hard copy of EXP Form is to be disposed of in usual manner. Submission of export documents to ADs (2) The exporter must submit EXP Form along with the invoices and other export documents to the AD through whom payment for the goods exported is to be received. In the event of payment being received through an AD other than the designated AD of exporters, the AD negotiating or collecting or repatriating proceeds against relative export should convey the particulars of the EXP Form to the designated AD of exporter to enable the latter to make a suitable note in the relative export register. (3) ADs executing export transactions need to receive foreign currency from AD having repatriated export proceeds. In this context, ADs repatriating export proceeds needs to transfer the fund in foreign currency to ADs designated for export transactions. In case of payment against export bill discounting or early payment arrangement in foreign currency by other ADs or offshore banking units (OBUs), the foreign currency fund shall be transferred to designated AD. Export proceeds repatriated through ADs of buying agents shall also be transferred in foreign currency to exporter‟s AD. While making transfer, ADs shall keep records of the transactions suitably for proper reconciliation. The transfer is to be executed by the following business day on completion of the relevant transactions through Bangladesh Bank FC clearing service. On receipt of the fund, designated

ADs shall convert the encashable portion of foreign currency in Taka following the relevant instructions and make the same available to exporter‟s account maintained with them. In all cases, conversion of export proceeds is required to be executed through designated ADs by the following business day, unless otherwise exempted, on receipt of the fund in their respective accounts either from other ADs/OBUs or abroad. However transfer of foreign currency to exporter‟s ADs is not mandatory for jute export facilitated by traders nominated by BJMC. (4) All shipping documents covering goods exported from Bangladesh and declared on EXP Form must be passed through ADs within 14 days from the date of shipment. The copy (signed copy in case of electronic EXP) of the EXP Form and the shipping documents etc. should be submitted to ADs in time to enable them to report to Bangladesh Bank within 14 days from the date of shipment of the goods covered by the Form. Scrutiny of documents (5) On receipt of the EXP Form and the documents covering the exports, ADs shall verify the shipping documents using online EGM of Customs Authority. ADs shall conduct the tracking of shipments through tracking system recognized by competent authority for the cases where EGM data is not available. ADs should compare the relative bill and/or documents with the relative EXP Form and satisfy themselves that the declaration made on the Form is correct. In no case, the invoice value should be less than the value declared for customs purposes. Special care should be exercised in checking the invoices with a view to detecting misinvoicing of exports. Any suspicious circumstance should be reported to Bangladesh Bank. (6) If the difference between the values stated on the EXP Form and the amount of the bill/invoice is small and accounted for legitimate trade charges etc. ADs may accept the bill/documents for negotiation/collection. The details of such adjustments must be given on the relative form and must be authenticated by ADs under their stamp and signatures. (7) After negotiation of the bill or acceptance of the documents for collection, ADs should keep record in export registers. (8) ADs shall retain the signed EXP Form with them for record and eventual inspection for a period of 5 (Five) years. However, in respect of cases which are under investigation by Bangladesh Bank inspection team/other Government agencies, the EXP Form and full set of export documents shall be disposed of only after obtaining clearance from the inspection team/Government agency concerned.
20. Deductible charges
(1) Commission or brokerage due to be paid to foreign importers or to agents by exporters in Bangladesh relating to the particular shipment may be deducted from the relative bill amount or the amount of the sale proceeds or remitted from Bangladesh after the full proceeds have been realized only upto a maximum of 5 (Five) percent of the value of the goods. In exceptional cases or where it is customary in any particular trade to pay commission in excess of 5 (Five) percent by deduction from the invoice value of exports, Bangladesh Bank may consider applications by exporters through their ADs and may grant a standing authority to permit payment of commission in excess of 5 (Five) percent of the invoice value. While applying to Bangladesh Bank for such permission, ADs shall attach application of exporter along with

prescribed format (as per Appendix-5). The supporting documents have to be preserved by ADs upto prescribed period for presentation to Bangladesh Bank/inspection team as and when required. (2) ADs may allow bank charges/trade charges as per stipulation of concerned export LCs/contracts. Bank charges/trade charges, not specifically stipulated in export LCs/contracts, may also be settled in accordance with the instructions of UCP and other applicable international trade rules. (3) In the case of export of books, journals, and magazines published in Bangladesh, exporters can allow upto 33.5% discount of the invoice value without prior approval of Bangladesh Bank.
21. Use of appropriate incoterms
EXW, FCA, FOB, FAS, CFR, CIF, CPT and CIP incoterms issued by the International Chamber of Commerce are allowed to use in export from Bangladesh provided those are stipulated in the relevant LC/contract. Inconsistency, if any, in respect of use of incoterms, should be informed immediately to the LC issuing bank for necessary amendment with intimation to the beneficiary. ADs shall also keep their exporter customers informed of the appropriate terms and conditions against applicable incoterms for export so that they can insist foreign buyers to get LC/contract issued accordingly.
22. Receipts of advance remittances against exports3
Before paying out money against remittances received from abroad, where purpose of the remittance is stated as advance receipt for goods to be exported from Bangladesh, ADs should obtain a declaration from the beneficiary on the „Advance Receipt Voucher (ARV)‟, (as per
Appendix-6) certifying the purpose of the remittance with report to the „Online ARV
Reporting Module‟. ADs shall also comply with following instructions before accommodating the transaction:
(a) The exporter has received irrevocable LC/contract to execute export against advance payment; (b) The previous export performance of the exporter is satisfactory and the exporter shall have adequate capability to execute the export order; (c) The payment in advance shall not bear any interest; (d) Export needs to be executed within a period not exceeding one year from the date of receipt of advance payment. However, this instruction will not be applicable for advance payment received against performance bonds or bank guarantees/standby LCs; and (e) In case of non-execution of export including issuance of EXP Form against advance payment, ADs may allow refund of advance payment. In this case, ADs shall utilize funds from Exporters‟ Retention Quota (ERQ) account first and remainder from Taka accounts.
23. Short shipments and shipments shut out entirely
Shipping information which is available in online system of Bangladesh Customs shall be treated as final for reporting in OEMS. ADs shall check authenticity of the shipping information from online system of Bangladesh Customs Authority before sending any correction request, if necessary, to Bangladesh Bank.

FE Circular Letter No. 31, dated September 25, 2025

24. Shipments lost or damaged in transit
    If shipments from Bangladesh are lost in transit for which payment has not already been received either by a direct remittance or by negotiation of bills under an LC, the AD must see that an insurance claim is made as soon as the loss is known. The relative EXP Form should contain a statement on the reverse thereof, under the stamp and signature of the AD that the shipment has been lost, together with the following particulars regarding the insurance covering the shipment:
    (a) Amount of insurance (including currency in which drawn).
    (b) Name of the Insurance Company.
    (c) Place where the claim is payable.
    Where the claims are payable in a currency other than Taka, they should be realized through the designated ADs who, on satisfaction of the claim, should certify note on the EXP Form and report to Bangladesh Bank.
25. Shipments on FOB basis
    In cases where freight has been paid in Bangladesh but export documents are on FOB basis should be reported to Bangladesh Bank.
26. Reporting of overdue cases
    ADs are required to upload information on overdue EXP Forms to OEMS by the 10th day of each month, including the reason for the overdue status, actions taken to realize export proceeds, and litigation status (if applicable).
27. Discount claims for shipment of certain goods
    Cases of discounts4 claimed by the importers in respect of shipment of readymade garments, leather goods, jute goods, ships, frozen shrimp and fish products should be submitted (as per
    Appendix-7) to the Discount Committee through Foreign Exchange Policy Department-1,
    Bangladesh Bank, Head Office for recommendation/decision. However, before referring such case to the Committee, ADs must be satisfied about the genuineness and merit of the case.
28. Online reporting
    ADs will report information on the receipt of contracts/LCs and export proceeds to OEMS of Bangladesh Bank not exceeding eight working hours.
29. Export proceeds realization certificate (PRC) against direct and deemed exports
    ADs shall follow the instructions in case of issuance of PRCs as under:
    (a) ADs shall use prescribed proforma (as per Appendix-8) to issue PRCs for proceeds realized against direct exports using OEMS while prescribed proforma (as per Appendix-9) shall be used to issue PRCs for proceeds realized against deemed exports using OIMS. (b) Head Office/Principal Branch of the AD shall send updated list of its officials along with their specimen signatures, PA nos. and phone numbers who are authorized to sign PRCs to the Offices of the „Bond Commissionerate‟ and „Duty Exemption and Drawback Office (DEDO)‟ from time to time for verifying the genuineness of issued PRCs. (c) ADs are advised to exercise utmost caution in issuing PRCs to avoid any possible misuse. Any irregularity shall be treated as violation of Bangladesh Bank‟s instructions. ADs

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are also advised to extend their full co-operation to different government agencies regarding verification of any PRC if approached.
30. Discounting of direct and deemed export bills in foreign exchange
Beneficiaries of usance export bills against direct and deemed exports of products produced in Bangladesh may arrange to discount bills for immediate financing through their ADs, subject to compliance with the following instructions:
(a) ADs shall have to be ensured that the usance bills presented for discounting are derived from bonafide direct/deemed export transactions; (b) ADs may arrange fund against the discounting of usance bills in foreign exchange through their own fund/OBUs/correspondent banks, financial institutions abroad or international financing institutions; (c) Expenses of the customers for discounting bills shall not exceed mark-up of 3.00 percent 5 over benchmark rate, e.g. SOFR, Euribor etc. (all in cost) including all types of commissions/charges/fees/interests; (d) Proceeds from such discounting may be retained in relevant single pool for import payments/back to back liabilities. Type C enterprise of specialized zones can avail this facility under the stipulations in this regard.
31. Right to assignment of export bills
General permission is granted to assign an exporter‟s rights to a usance export bill in favor of a licensed bank or financing institution abroad, provided the institution has fully prepaid the usance bill as a final and without-recourse settlement, subject to adherence with the instructions outlined in paragraph 30 above.
32. Insurance coverage against financing to exporters
(1) ADs may, at their option, safeguard their financing against bill discounting on recourse basis by appropriate insurance coverage available from insurance companies locally as an extra comfort. Before obtaining insurance coverage, ADs should take consent from exporters in this regard. (2) Besides post shipment financing, the proposition of offsetting the default risk by appropriate insurance coverage may be adopted against funded or non-funded facilities to exporters at pre-shipment stage. (3) Financing safeguard by insurance coverage will not give waiver from realization of export proceeds. Hence, export proceeds need to be repatriated as per requirement of foreign exchange regulations in force.

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Part-B
EXPORT FROM THE SPECIALIZED ZONES

1. Principles and procedures
   There are different specialized zones operating in Bangladesh. They are Export Processing Zones (EPZs) established by the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority Act, 1980; Private Export Processing Zones (PEPZs) established by the Bangladesh Private Export Processing Zones Authority Act, 1980; Economic Zones (EZs) established by the Bangladesh Economic Zones Act, 2010; and Hi-Tech Parks (HTPs) established by the Bangladesh Hi￾Tech Park Authority Act, 2010. The following types of industrial enterprises operate in the specialized zones:
   (a) Type A: 100 percent foreign owned including those owned by Bangladeshi nationals ordinarily resident abroad; (b) Type B: Joint venture projects between foreign and Bangladesh entrepreneurs resident in Bangladesh; and (c) Type C: 100 percent Bangladeshi entrepreneurs resident in Bangladesh. Developers and different service providing companies (water supply/treatment, cleaning, dust management, effluent treatment plant, etc.) operating in specialized zones, exclusively formed and registered to serve a particular zone will be treated as industrial enterprises of zones for foreign exchange regulation purposes.
2. Declaration of export
   Exports from specialized zones are subject to the usual requirement of declaration of exports in EXP Form and repatriation of export proceeds.
3. Disposal of export proceeds
   Export proceeds against export of exporting enterprises will be released to their foreign currency accounts in accordance with Part-P of this circular.
4. Discounting of accepted usance bills of specialized zones’ enterprises (Type A and B)
   Balances in Non-Resident Foreign Currency Deposit (NFCD) accounts may be utilized for discounting usance bills drawn by Type A and Type B enterprise of specialized zones for supplying raw materials under back to back arrangement and accepted by ADs operating outside specialized zones. However, utilization of NFCD fund for the above purpose including payment for back to back sight LCs as instructed will not exceed 50% of total NFCD balance of the concerned AD.
5. Sale of Bangladeshi goods to enterprises in specialized zones
   Sales of Bangladeshi goods or raw materials to the enterprises in specialized zones against payment in foreign currency shall be treated as exports from Bangladesh and normal foreign exchange regulations concerning declaration of exports on EXP Forms and repatriation of proceeds is applicable to these exports to zones‟ enterprises. Exports to specialized zone areas shall be considered as imports by respective enterprises. In such cases, ADs of zone enterprises may report such import transactions to Bangladesh Bank in monthly schedule E-2 under Statement-10 or Statement-11 (as the case may be) mentioning the number of concerned EXP Forms to which the payment in foreign currency relate. This

procedure of mentioning EXP numbers will also be applicable for transactions between EPZ enterprises and intra EPZ enterprises. The above procedure will be applicable for reporting in online web portal. Usual IMP Form reporting procedures will, however, be applicable for imports by EPZ enterprises from abroad. National Board of Revenue (NBR) vide its order no. 288/2017/Customs/529 dated December 21, 2017 effects relevant amendment in the Customs (Economic Zones) Procedures, 2017 to waive export/import formalities (EXP/IMP) for transactions between enterprises operating in Domestic Processing Area (DPA) of EZs and in Tariff Area (TA) of Bangladesh. Accordingly, EXP Form procedure will not be applicable for such EZ enterprises to sell goods in Taka to TA. Hence, transactions by DPA enterprises in EZs irrespective of their ownership status are allowed to settle their liabilities for imports and other permissible expenses out of the fund held in their Taka accounts.

Part-C
EXPORT TRADE TRANSACTIONS, APPROPRIATE SAFEGUARDS

1. Regulations for cross-border banking and AML/CFT compliance
   ADs are permitted to maintain accounts in freely convertible/permissible currencies with their correspondents/branches abroad. The relevant regulation requires ADs to comply with AML/CFT regulations for maintaining relationship, opening of nostro accounts, and transactions with correspondents. In addition, different regulatory instructions are in place for containment of risk factors against cross-border transactions, such as:
   (a) Procedures are contained in „Core Risk Management in Banking: Foreign Exchange Risk Management‟ to maintain cross-border correspondent banking relationships, including observance of applicable extended due diligence and restriction to maintain any correspondent relationship with shell banks, inter alia; (b) Circular No. 26 issued by Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) on June 16, 2020, including its subsequent circulars outlines instructions to be followed regarding selection of customers and establishment of correspondent relations with banks abroad, inter alia. The instructions contained therein restrict to establish and conduct transactions with shell banks; and (c) Preventive measures are available in Guidelines for Prevention of Trade Based Money Laundering issued by BFIU, etc.

2. Safeguards for export trade transactions
   To ensure safeguards in export trade, ADs need to observe appropriate measures before execution of transactions as noted hereunder:
   (a) ADs shall facilitate export transactions under LCs routed through authenticated channels from banks with whom appropriate relations are in place; (b) ADs shall, in addition to be ensured of apparent authenticity of LCs, satisfy themselves of bonafide of applicant banks/issuing banks in case of LCs received through authenticated channels from third banks. In this case, ADs need to be ensured that applicant banks/issuing banks will receive export documents directly from respective ADs or through third banks/other authenticated banks with whom respective ADs maintain appropriate relationship; (c) In case of transferred LCs, ADs shall satisfy themselves of bonafide of first beneficiary and transferring bank in addition to the LC applicant banks/issuing bank; (d) ADs shall satisfy bonafide of importers abroad as per paragraph 13(1)(c), Part-A of this circular; (e) ADs shall conduct due diligence regarding importers‟ banks designated for the transactions under sales contracts for being ensured of their step by step responsibilities regarding release of export documents to importers and procedural arrangement of payment as per prevailing regulations and relevant provisions of the URC in force. In this case, ADs need to be ensured that importer‟s banks will receive export documents directly from respective ADs or through third banks/other authenticated banks with whom respective ADs maintain appropriate relationship; and (f) ADs shall adopt other measures as deemed necessary.

3. Guidance for exporters in case of transaction issues
   In case of paragraph 2 above in trouble to be executed, and/or any doubt regarding the transactions, ADs shall guide exporters so that they can take appropriate measures for execution of the transactions, such as:
   (a) To change designated banks of importers acceptable to ADs; (b) To bring the transactions under external payment guarantees as per Part-D of this circular; and (c) To make other suitable arrangements.

Part-D
EXPORT UNDER OPEN ACCOUNT CREDIT TERMS

1. Open account credit terms for exports
   ADs may allow exporters to ship goods on sales contracts under open account credit terms within the statutory period, if otherwise not extended, from the date of shipment, subject to compliance with following instructions:
   (a) Exports shall be executed against payment undertaking/payment risk coverage for settlement of export bills/receivables within the permissible statutory period by international factoring companies/foreign banks/foreign financial institutions/trade financiers/insurance entities (hereinafter referred to as designated institutions) arranged in association with importers and/or exporters. (b) Payment undertaking/payment risk coverage by designated institutions abroad shall be, in case of default by importers, received in such a way so as to be ensured of payment on priority basis in accordance with appropriate underlying arrangements for settlement on the basis of physical/electronic presentation of export invoices/bills/documents. (c) Payment undertaking/payment risk coverage from designated institutions abroad may contain option for early payment arrangement before maturity against the relative export bills/receivables. Early payment shall be arranged on non-recourse basis from designated institutions or designated financiers based on the payment undertaking/payment risk coverage.
2. Financing and payment terms
   ADs shall satisfy themselves that exporters are appropriately financed. Expenses to exporters for guarantee commission against payment undertaking/payment risk coverage, and interest with relevant charges for early payment against export bills/receivables shall not exceed mark-up of 3.00 percent6 over benchmark rate, e.g., SOFR, Euribor etc. (all in cost) annually. These will, however, not include normal bank charges required for transactions. For calculation of FOB export value, such charges need to be adjusted. Additionally, ADs may, in case of export claims, exercise the permissible authorization on outward remittances for effecting the respective payments.
3. Competitive export pricing
   Export price declared in EXP Form shall be competitive in consideration of necessary costs for underlying periods of export under open account credit terms.
4. Counterparty arrangements and membership requirements
   ADs should have counterparty arrangements/relations for such transactions with designated institutions of repute with acceptable credit ratings operating under the licenses of central banks/competent authorities, for which they may join globally recognized professional bodies having representation for the services. Payments on account of membership/affiliation/ subscription required for joining such bodies are remittable abroad subject to deduction of applicable taxes.

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5. Issuance and handling of transport documents
   ADs may allow transport documents to be issued in accordance with underlying arrangements among the parties. In case of issuance of transport documents in the name of importers or other nominated parties as per arrangements, ADs may give instructions (as per Appendix-10) to carrier companies. Export invoices/bills/documents can be sent abroad through banking channel/ electronic platform/suitable arrangements directly to designated institutions/importers/other relevant parties as per requirement of the underlying arrangements.
6. Timeline for submission of export documents
   The process to send the export invoices/bills/documents abroad as noted at paragraph 5 above needs to be completed within 14 days from the date of shipment. Within this period, exporters shall submit a full set of export documents, including signed EXP Form to ADs for regulatory compliance as referred to paragraph 19, Part-A of this circular.
7. Early payment facilities for exporters
   Subject to observance of relevant instructions noted herein, ADs may extend early payment facilities to exporters on non-recourse basis out of their own funds against payment undertaking /payment risk coverage from designated institutions abroad. ADs shall ensure that the fund used for early payment is not committed for otherwise use. Payment guarantee commission payable abroad shall be within the all-in-cost limit to be charged to exporters as per paragraph 2 of this Part.
8. Assignment of export proceeds
   In case of exercise of early payment option, relevant portion of export proceeds may be assigned to designated institutions or designated financiers abroad as per arrangements in terms of paragraph 31, Part-A of this circular.
9. Verification of export and compliance with KYC/AML standards
   ADs shall be satisfied with the bonafide of underlying exports shipped from Bangladesh for which export invoices are to be financed and shall comply with KYC and AML/CFT standards, including applicable tax regulations on relevant expenses payable abroad.
10. Consultation on international factoring guidelines
    ADs may, for technical support, consult with the Guidelines on International Factoring prepared by the technical committee on factoring.
11. Payment undertaking/payment risk coverage from local insurance companies7
    ADs may also arrange payment undertaking/payment risk coverage available from insurance companies operating in Bangladesh. (a) Operational modalities for such insurance coverage shall be as follows:
    (1) Policy for insurance coverage shall be issued in foreign currency; (2) Policy premia shall be payable by ADs from the ERQ accounts of the respective exporters; and

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(3) In case of default in repatriation of export proceeds, insurance claims shall be realized in foreign currency, for which necessary arrangements must be in place with the insurance companies concerned. (b) Insurance companies extending payment undertaking/payment risk coverage shall obtain appropriate reinsurance coverage from external sources as per their regulatory frameworks. ADs may remit reinsurance premia in terms of Part-H of FE Circular No. 37, dated September 30, 2025 and subsequent amendments. (c) To facilitate transactions in foreign currency, ADs may allow insurance companies to maintain foreign currency accounts. (1) The accounts will be treated as parking accounts for:
(i) Receiving policy premia;
(ii) Making outward remittances on account of reinsurance coverage; (iii) Depositing inward remittances on account of claim settlements from external sources; and (iv) Making payments to ADs for settlement of claims against respective exports. (2) Unencumbered funds held in FC accounts need to be encashed and transferred to Taka accounts of respective insurance companies. (d) Based on insurance coverage under the above authorization, ADs may extend early payment facilities to exporters as per paragraph 7 of this Part. Such early payment may also be arranged by ADs through their Offshore Banking Units in terms of D(3) of FE Circular No. 11, dated January 30, 2025.
12. Payment undertaking/payment risk coverage for documentary collection
Payment undertaking/payment risk coverage8 from insurance companies operating in Bangladesh may also be used for exports under usance terms on documentary collection. Accordingly, the provisions at paragraph 11 above shall be applicable for such export transactions.

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Part-E
ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION OF EXPORT DOCUMENTS UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTION ARRANGEMENTS9

1. Electronic presentation of export documents
   ADs may enable secure electronic submission and processing of export documents under Documentary Collection arrangements. To align export procedures with ongoing digitalization initiatives, ADs may process export documents through bank-to-bank electronic means, upon receipt of the underlying paper documents from exporters under both Documents against Payment (DP) and Documents against Acceptance (DA) modes, subject to compliance with the following instructions.
2. Scope
   These instructions shall apply to export documents handled under the Uniform Rules for Collections (URC 522) Supplement for Electronic Presentation (eURC), where documents are presented electronically in accordance with the latest version of eURC. To facilitate the bank-to-bank handling of export collections, ADs should ensure that:
   (a) Prior mutual agreement exists between respective ADs and their overseas counterparts, such as collecting and/or presenting banks. (b) ADs shall also agree on the format in which each electronic record will be issued and presented, and the designated place of presentation to collecting or presenting banks.
3. Sales contracts
   Sales contracts should indicate that documentary collection will be handled electronically, guided by the Uniform Rules for Collections (URC 522) Supplement for Electronic Presentation (eURC).
4. Electronic documents
   Electronic documents shall include all documents required under export contracts and accompanying collection instructions, including title documents to cargo, bill of exchange (draft), as mutually agreed. ADs shall adhere to the following:
   (a) Where the local law of collecting and/or presenting banks permits Electronic Transferable Records (ETRs): ADs may present all documents electronically, in an agreed format, and at a mutually designated place of presentation. ADs shall ensure that the title, transferability, and all associated legal attributes of any ETR remain fully preserved and unaltered when transitioning from physical to electronic form or when issued electronically; or (b) Where the local law does not permit ETRs: ADs may present all documents, other than the documents related to title to goods or possessing transferability features (such as, but not limited to, bill of lading, promissory note, and bill of exchange (draft)) electronically, in an agreed format and at a mutually designated place of presentation. Documents title to goods or possessing transferability features shall be sent physically to the delivery address as mutually agreed; or (c) Where collecting banks require physical documents in addition to electronic presentation: ADs may additionally provide authenticated electronic copies marked

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“Electronically Received-Authenticated Copy.” Where electronic submission is not acceptable to counterpart banks or jurisdictions, the traditional mode of submission shall apply. (d) Legal validity of ETRs: In all cases, ADs shall ensure that any ETR retains all features equivalent to paper-based documents and remains fully valid and legally enforceable.
5. Endorsement of title documents
ADs may endorse title documents in a practical and secure manner. For electronic transport documents issued through recognized electronic platforms, ADs may endorse using digital signatures or platform-based endorsement tools, with platform-generated audit trails serving as valid proof of endorsement. For scanned or electronically submitted transport documents, ADs may issue a Digitally Signed Endorsement Certificate (DSEC) referencing the relevant document. Where acceptable to collecting banks, SWIFT-based endorsement messages may also be used.
6. Transmission to collecting/presenting banks
Electronic document sets may be transmitted to collecting banks through secure and mutually acceptable channels, ensuring compliance with collection instructions and maintaining full traceability of dispatch.
7. Realization and monitoring
Upon receipt of payment or acceptance advice from collecting banks, ADs shall deal with export proceeds in accordance with prevailing foreign exchange regulations and shall monitor DA bills for realization within prescribed timelines.
8. Record maintenance and security
ADs shall maintain a complete audit trail of electronic submissions and endorsements, store electronic documents securely for the period required under existing regulations. ADs shall verify digital signatures in accordance with the regulations in force in this regard. ADs are encouraged to align their systems progressively with recognized information security standards.
9. Implementation
ADs may commence electronic processing of export documents under Documentary Collection arrangements on a pilot basis and expand the coverage gradually. Adoption shall follow a risk-based and phased approach to ensure a smooth transition while maintaining operational integrity, legal enforceability, and security of processes. ADs shall inform Bangladesh Bank promptly the initiation of piloting activities.

Part-F
PILOT FRAMEWORK10 FOR DIGITAL PROCESSING OF TRADE DOCUMENTS UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT THROUGH APPROVED TRADE CORRIDORS

1. Pilot framework for digital processing
   A pilot framework for digital processing of trade documents covering both export and import transactions under documentary collections and letters of credit (LCs) through approved trade corridors is introduced with a view to further advancing digitalization in cross-border trade and enhancing efficiency, transparency, and resilience in trade finance operations. This framework aims to support interoperable, secure, and legally reliable electronic trade documentation, including Electronic Transferable Records (ETRs), in line with evolving international standards.
2. Scope and coverage
   The instructions shall apply to:
   (a) Export transactions under documentary collections (DP/DA) governed by latest URC and eURC Supplement; (b) Export transactions under documentary credits governed by UCP in force and applicable electronic presentation rules (eUCP, where applicable); and (c) Related trade financing activities involving electronic trade documents within approved pilot arrangements.
3. Core principles for digital trade documents
   All participants under this framework shall adhere to the following principles:
   (a) Interoperability: Electronic trade documents shall be capable of being issued, transmitted, received, and verified across different systems without dependency on any single platform. (b) Technology neutrality: No specific technology, platform, or vendor shall be mandated, provided minimum security and functional standards are met. (c) Decentralized verification: Authenticity and provenance of electronic documents shall be verifiable independently of the issuing or transmitting system using cryptographic or equivalent mechanisms. (d) Data privacy by design: Sensitive trade data shall remain under the control of the document owner and shall not be mandatorily stored in centralized or shared systems. (e) Legal functional equivalence: Electronic trade documents, including ETRs, shall be treated as functionally equivalent to paper documents where they meet applicable legal and operational requirements.
4. Initiation of pilot trade corridors
   (1) ADs shall approach Bangladesh Bank for concurrence in principle for participation in the pilot framework and use of digital trade document processing arrangements. (2) Requests shall specify:
   (a) Proposed trade corridor(s) (country/region pair); (b) Counterparty banks and institutions; (c) Type of transactions (LC/Collection/mixed); (d) Technology approach and interoperability features; and

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(e) Risk management and compliance arrangements.
(3) Approval shall be granted subject to readiness, safeguards, and compliance with this framework. (4) Trade corridors shall be identified to enable controlled, legally aligned and operationally testable pilot implementation in cross-border environments.
5. Legal and contractual arrangements
(1) Sales contracts, LCs, and collection instructions shall explicitly provide for electronic issuance, transmission, and acceptance of trade documents. (2) Parties shall agree that electronic documents shall be:
(a) Operationally valid and binding; and
(b) Acceptable for settlement, acceptance, and delivery purposes within the pilot framework. (3) Applicable rules (URC 522, UCP 600, eURC, eUCP) shall govern transactions to the extent mutually agreed among parties. (4) ADs shall ensure that ETRs comply, to the extent practicable, with principles consistent with internationally recognized legal frameworks for electronic transferable records.
6. Electronic documents under documentary collections and LCs
(1) ADs may process trade documents in electronic form, including but not limited to:
(a) Commercial invoices;
(b) Transport documents (including electronic bills of lading where applicable); and (c) Bills of exchange /drafts. (2) Where documents constitute ETRs, ADs shall ensure that mechanisms are in place to preserve:
(a) Singularity: Existence of a unique authoritative version of the document; (b) Control: Ability to identify and transfer exclusive control to a single holder; and (c) Integrity: Protection against unauthorized alteration, including use of cryptographic methods or equivalent safeguards. (3) Unique identifiers (e.g., digital fingerprints or hashes) shall be used where feasible to ensure document integrity. (4) Where full electronic handling of title documents is not feasible, hybrid arrangements with physical fallback may be applied.
7. Endorsement, transfer and control mechanism
(1) Electronic endorsement of documents may be executed through:
(a) Digital signatures;
(b) Secure platform-based transfer mechanisms; and (c) Authenticated interbank messaging systems, where required for communication of settlement instructions, endorsements, or operational messages, particularly where platform based electronic channels are not available or mutually agreed. These mechanisms may be used individually or in combination for the issuance, transmission, endorsement, authentication, and related processing of electronic trade documents under the approved pilot framework. (2) Platform-generated audit trails and system logs shall constitute evidence of:
(a) Endorsement;
(b) Transfer of control; and

(c) Receipt and acceptance.
(3) Transfer of ETRs shall ensure that only one party exercises control at any point in time.
8. Export transactions under LC and collection arrangements
(1) Exporters may submit documents electronically to ADs under LC and collection arrangements. (2) ADs shall forward documents electronically to foreign banks through secure and interoperable channels. (3) Realization of export proceeds shall be monitored in accordance with prevailing foreign exchange regulations.
9. Technology, security and data integrity
(1) ADs shall ensure secure transmission channels with:
(a) Encryption;
(b) Authentication;
(c) Time-stamping; and
(d) Tamper-proof audit logs.
(2) Systems shall comply with internationally recognized information security standards. (3) Sensitive document data shall not be mandatorily stored in shared or public infrastructures. (4) ADs shall establish and maintain appropriate digital interfaces, platforms, or secure channels to enable their customers to electronically submit, access, track, and manage trade documents and related data flows under this framework. Such interfaces shall ensure data security, user authentication, auditability, and compatibility with interoperable digital trade document systems.
10. Use of technology service providers
(1) ADs may utilize digital trade platforms, service providers, or open-source solutions that:
(a) Support interoperability;
(b) Enable independent verification of documents; and (c) Meet acceptable governance and security standards. (2) Preference should be given to solutions that avoid vendor lock-in and support cross platform compatibility. (3) Costs associated with such services may be treated as normal banking charges.
11. Reporting requirements
ADs shall observe usual reporting requirements, including additional instructions based on pilot outcomes.
12. Implementation
(1) The pilot framework shall be implemented on a phased basis under approved trade corridors. (2) Expansion shall be subject to satisfactory performance and regulatory assessment. (3) Existing foreign exchange regulations shall remain applicable unless otherwise modified.
13. Continuity of existing Provision
The provisions of Part-E of this circular shall continue to remain in force. The instructions contained therein shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to transactions not covered under the present pilot framework.

Part-G
DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITATION OF
ALTERNATIVE TRADE FINANCE MECHANISMS11

1. Alternative trade finance mechanisms
   Documentary Letter of Credit (LC) arrangements remain an important and widely accepted instrument for facilitating international trade. At the same time, developments in global trade finance practices have led to the increasing use of complementary trade settlement and financing mechanisms, such as Open Account Trade, Documentary Collection, Supply Chain Finance including factoring, receivables financing, and other structured trade finance solutions. These mechanisms provide additional options for exporters and may support greater flexibility in addressing diverse commercial requirements. In order to facilitate the orderly development of a broader range of export trade finance instruments and to align domestic practices with evolving international standards, alternative trade finance mechanisms may be adopted gradually alongside conventional LC-based export transactions.
2. Permissible trade finance mechanisms
   ADs may facilitate the following export trade finance mechanisms, subject to internal credit policies, due diligence, and applicable foreign exchange regulations:
   (a) Advance payments: In terms of the provisions contained in paragraph 22, Part-A of this circular, receipt of advance payment against export transactions is permissible. (b) Open account trade: ADs may allow exporters to ship goods on open account credit terms, subject to statutory export realization period, satisfactory track record, buyer reliability, defined credit terms, and compliance with Part-D of this circular. (c) Documentary collection: AD banks may facilitate export transactions under Documentary Collection (DP/DA) in accordance with URC and internal risk management policies, ensuring proper documentation, buyer risk assessment, and monitoring of realization.
3. Supply Chain Finance (SCF)
   ADs are encouraged to develop export-oriented SCF solutions including factoring and receivables financing. Reverse factoring may enable exporters to receive early payment against buyer-approved invoices. ADs intending to introduce SCF structures shall inform the Foreign Exchange Policy Department-1 of Bangladesh Bank prior to launch and ensure implementation only after regulatory acknowledgement. The submission shall include product structure, risk framework, credit assessment methodology, exposure limits, approval hierarchy, monitoring arrangements, and relevant other pertinent issues.
4. Digital trade facilitation and documentation framework
   ADs are encouraged to adopt electronic and digitized trade processing systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, and operational resilience, and may accept electronic trade documents, including invoices and transport documents, subject to adequate verification mechanisms, acceptable assessment of counterparty and operational risks, and ensured legal validity and

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enforceability. Physical documents may be required where mandated by applicable laws, regulations, or contractual requirements, where transaction-specific risks warrant enhanced controls, or where legal enforceability depends on original documents. In case of electronic submission of export documents, the provisions of Part-E of this circular shall be complied with.
5. Regulatory and prudential requirements
ADs shall adopt a prudent and risk based approach in facilitating non-LC trade finance arrangements and ensures the following:
(a) Robust credit assessment of buyers, importers, and respective parties, as applicable; (b) Defined internal exposure limits based on approved risk rating systems; (c) Maintenance of a complete documentation trail for all trade finance transactions; (d) Continuous monitoring of exposures and settlement performance; and (e) Strict compliance with applicable AML/CFT requirements, foreign exchange regulations, tax laws, and other relevant regulatory provisions.
6. Overarching provision
The provisions of this Part are intended to facilitate the gradual diversification of trade finance mechanisms in Bangladesh. Nothing in this instruction shall restrict the continued use of LCs, which remain a valid and widely accepted instrument for international trade transactions.

Part-H
EXPORT OF SERVICES INCLUDING INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY ENABLED SERVICES

1. Export of software and data entry/processing services
   Foreign exchange earnings from export of computer software and data entry/data processing services through internet or other electronic media shall be realized and reported to Bangladesh Bank by ADs as per following counts:
   (a) Where export is undertaken in physical form: As in the case of merchandise exports, EXP procedure as described in paragraph 12, Part-A of this circular shall be followed where export is undertaken in physical form, that is, where computer software and data entry/data processing services are exported in compact disk, flash drive, tape, etc. (b) Where export is undertaken in non-physical form: EXP procedure will not be applicable for export undertaken in non-physical form such as internet or other electronic media. For collection of proceeds against exports in non-physical forms, instructions mentioned in this
   Part and Part-I shall have to be followed by ADs and exporters concerned.
2. Business process outsourcing
   Besides firms/companies, individuals may also provide services outsourced by non-residents through internet. The payment against the services is normally due on delivery of the services and it may not necessarily require documents for collection of export proceeds. In this case, ADs are free to credit to the account of the relevant service exporter in equivalent local currency after retention of foreign currency in ERQ account maintained in the name of the exporter subject to observance of the following terms and conditions:
   (a) ADs shall satisfy themselves on examination of the relevant documents (such as e-mail communication) and the message relating to the inward remittance that the payment has been received from the respective non-resident customers to whom services have been delivered in accordance with specific arrangements; (b) ADs shall ensure that the individual beneficiaries have necessary capacities to provide the underlying services; (c) ADs shall encash the inward remittance on receipt of online Form-C (as per Appendix￾11) duly filled through electronic means from the individual beneficiaries. To mention, separate Form-C (ICT) (as per Appendix-12) shall be used for reporting inward remittance on account of ICT related services for easy codification of the purpose and usual report to Bangladesh Bank in relevant statement/schedule and online reporting module. ADs are instructed to adhere to the instructions enumerated in the Form while reporting inward remittances on account of ICT related services. However, inward remittance upto USD 20,000 (Twenty thousand) or equivalent against service exports may be credited in the respective accounts of service exporters without obtaining declaration on Form-C. In this context, ADs shall satisfy themselves of the bonafide of the transactions based on the notation of the relevant message. In case of non-availability of required information, ADs shall contact the beneficiaries through e-mail about the purpose of transactions; (d) ADs shall have secured electronic communication channels for Form-C under internet banking network, with customers. ADs shall execute transactions after being satisfied with

the electronic information received through authenticated channels regarding Form-C. Afterwards, ADs shall take a printout of Form-C and get it signed by beneficiaries within 30 days for preservation. Signature will not be required if Form-C is received automatically through designated „app‟ having appropriate security/protection measures. ADs shall, however, preserve information contained in electronic Form-C. In case of inward remittances received favoring beneficiaries maintaining accounts with different ADs, remittance receiving ADs are advised to transfer the same immediately to relevant ADs through „FC Clearing BD-RTGS System‟; (e) ADs shall ensure deduction of applicable taxes, if any; (f) ADs shall exercise due diligence in respect of the transactions and comply with foreign exchange regulations, AML/CFT standards and other relevant laws/regulations in force; and (g) ADs shall keep records in support of the transactions and report the same in relevant monthly schedules/statement to Bangladesh Bank.
3. Business services
There are other service exports such as business services, professional/research and advisory services, etc. rendered from Bangladesh against which payments in foreign exchange are received through ADs. Remittances from abroad as payments against these and all other non￾agency service exports in non-physical form may also be credited to local currency accounts and ERQ accounts in the names of the concerned exporters, subject to observance of the same instructions as stated above.
4. Time limit for repatriation of export earnings
The instructions to repatriate export proceeds against goods as noted at 8(1), Part-A of this circular are equally applicable to repatriation of export proceeds against services as defined at
Section 2(bbb) of the FER Act, 1947.
5. Export proceeds and retention abroad
Part-I of this circular outlines operational modalities on services delivered in non-physical
form relating to ICT and other businesses. Service exporters can maintain notional/ merchant accounts to repatriate their income through concerned ADs in Bangladesh as per paragraphs 3 and 5, Part-I of this circular. Excepting these authorized accounts, retention of export proceeds abroad in any form without limiting to equity/portfolio investment, purchase of physical assets/virtual assets, maintenance of accounts regardless of currencies including cryptocurrencies constitutes contravention of Section 5(1)(e)(i) of the FER Act, 1947 and is subject to cognizance under Section 23(1) of the said Act as per SRO No. 59- LAW/2021 dated March 08, 2021.

Part-I
EXPORT PROCEED REALIZATION SERVICES

1. Acquiring services
   In addition to transmission of IT enabled products through internet, or other electronic media, IT/Software exporting firms may sell their products/services to customers abroad through web/internet. In the context of web based trade, ADs may work as „Acquiring Banks‟ for realization of internet/web generated payment through International Credit Card favoring IT/Software firms registered and operating in Bangladesh subject to compliance with following terms and conditions:
   (a) ADs shall have merchant agreements with the beneficiaries having necessary approval from the competent authorities and necessary arrangements for safe internet transactions; (b) ADs shall have to be satisfied that online payment is relevant to the nature of business of the beneficiaries; (c) ADs shall make the payment, credited to their nostro accounts, available to beneficiaries‟ accounts on receipt of Form-C (if applicable) duly filled in from the beneficiaries. The ERQ accounts of the beneficiaries may be credited to the extent of permissible limit from the total payment provided that the transactions deserve such credits; (d) ADs shall comply with the instructions contained in paragraph 2, Part-H of this circular; (e) ADs shall keep records of the transactions with documentary evidence in support of the payment; and (f) ADs shall have to comply with the applicable regulations of foreign exchange transactions, AML/CFT, Payment and Settlement Systems and other relevant laws/regulations in force and report the transactions with monthly returns to Bangladesh Bank in the relevant schedules/statements.
2. Repatriation of proceeds against export traded under E-Commerce
   ADs may enter into merchant agreements with eligible exporters to provide „Acquiring Service‟ in repatriating export proceeds received through ICC on internet against sales of exportable goods concluded on web platform under cross border E-Commerce. Details of the transaction are outlined in paragraph 1, Part-J of this circular.
3. Repatriation of export proceeds through OPGSPs
   ADs are permitted to facilitate the repatriation of remittances against small value service exports in non-physical form such as data entry/data process, off-shore IT service, business process outsourcing, etc. through OPGSPs, subject to compliance with the following instructions:
   (a) ADs shall enter into standing arrangements with internationally recognized OPGSPs and maintain separate nostro collection account for each OPGSP to repatriate the above￾mentioned service export related payments. Service exporters availing of this facility shall open notional accounts with only those OPGSPs having arrangements with ADs in Bangladesh. It shall be ensured that no funds are retained in such accounts and all receipts shall be automatically swept and pooled into the nostro collection account maintained by the

ADs. In no way, income in foreign exchange by residents can be retained in notional accounts like resident bank accounts. OPGSPs shall observe it with strict compliance. (b) This facility shall only be available for service export in non-physical form of value not exceeding USD 10,000 per transaction. (c) The following debits will only be permitted to the nostro collection account opened and maintained under this arrangement:
(1) Repatriation of funds representing service export (as mentioned in the opening paragraph) proceeds to Bangladesh for payment to service exporters; (2) Payment of fee/commission to OPGSP as per the predetermined rates/frequency/ arrangement; and (3) Charge back to the service recipient/importer where the service exporter has failed in discharging the obligations as per specifications. (d) ADs shall repatriate the balances held in the nostro collection account and arrange to credit the respective exporter‟s account with a bank in Bangladesh on being confirmed that the export proceeds have been swept and pooled into the nostro collection account from the exporter‟s notional account. (e) ADs shall satisfy themselves as to the bonafide of the transactions on examination of relevant documents and credit the amount in ERQ account of exporters up to the permissible limit at their options. The remainder (or up to full, at exporter‟s option) shall mandatorily be credited in local currency accounts after conversion. ADs shall also ensure deduction of applicable taxes, if any and payment thereof. (f) Besides online reporting and monthly reporting in schedules/statements of the transactions to Bangladesh Bank with appropriate purpose codes, ADs shall submit all the relevant information/documents relating to any transaction under this arrangement to Bangladesh Bank, as and when advised to do so. (g) Each nostro collection account shall be subject to reconciliation and audit on a quarterly basis as per regulatory requirements. (h) Resolution of all payment related complaints of exporters/service providers in Bangladesh shall remain the responsibility of OPGSPs concerned. (i) ADs entering into arrangements with any OPGSPs shall report to the Foreign Exchange Policy Department-1, Bangladesh Bank, Head Office with necessary details. The arrangements are subject to strict compliance by OPGSPs with the instructions contained in this circular. (j) As usual, ADs shall exercise due diligence in respect of the transactions with OPGSPs and comply with the foreign exchange regulations, AML/CFT regulations and any other relevant laws/regulations in force.
4. Repatriation of ICT related service income through international card
ADs may provide facilities to credit inward remittances received in international card numbers/accounts against the services provided by individual developers/freelancers of mobile apps and games having acknowledgements/training/boot-camps/hackathons/course participation certificates on mobile application development arranged by government authority/BASIS, or its member organization and any other recognized training/academic institutes. In this context, ADs shall issue to individual developers/freelancers international

cards (termed as „Freelancer Card‟) having dual currency units with features of being prepaid from abroad and observe the following instructions:
(a) On receipts of the payment, up to eligible ERQ portion may be credited at the options of beneficiaries in foreign currency unit of the card, the remainder mandatorily in local currency unit after conversion at prevailing exchange rate. (b) The balance held in foreign currency unit of the card as ERQ is usable for payment, through usual banking channel, on international current account transactions for bonafide business expenses including legitimate expenses for personal purposes. The cards may be used for permissible online transactions from Bangladesh. Outward remittances from foreign currency balance are subject to fulfillment of taxes payment obligations, if any. (c) Inward receipt exceeding USD 20,000 (Twenty thousand) or equivalent is subject to declaration on Form-C (ICT). (d) ADs shall report the transactions to Bangladesh Bank in relevant statement/schedule and online reporting system mentioning appropriate code relevant to ICT/computer services.
5. Repatriation of export proceeds through payment service providers
(1) In addition to paragraph 3 of this part, ADs may allow their service exporter-customers to enter into arrangements, including maintenance of merchant accounts, with international market places/platforms. In addition to such accounts, service exporters may maintain notional accounts, without limiting to licensed OPGSPs, with internationally reputed payment service aggregators, payment facilitators, digital wallets or other legitimate payment systems licensed by the regulatory authorities concerned. Accordingly, ADs shall facilitate repatriation of service income deposited in their nostro accounts by international marketplaces/platforms including eligible foreign payment operators, regardless of having arrangements and maintaining separate nostro collection accounts. In this context, ADs shall obtain- (a) Detailed information from their service exporter-customers regarding maintenance of merchant accounts with international market places/platforms and/or notional accounts with eligible foreign payment operators; (b) Declaration on the nature of services to be provided by service exporter-customers with supporting information and documents thereon; and (c) Undertaking from their customers to the effect that they will arrange repatriation of the service income within statutory period either by way of (i) concerned market places/ platforms or eligible foreign payment operators, or (ii) credit to their merchant/ notional accounts for immediate transfer to Bangladesh. Accordingly, customers‟ due diligences and other regulatory compliances need to be observed. (2) While on receipt of inward remittances in nostro accounts on account of service income by way of international market places/platforms or eligible foreign payment operators as per above, ADs shall observe following procedures:
(a) ADs shall credit the receipts in equivalent local currency to respective bank accounts, or arrange to transfer the same to digital wallets maintained with Mobile Financial Service Providers licensed by Bangladesh Bank. At the option of their service exporter-customers, ADs may make the fund available to ERQ accounts up to the permissible limit before transfer the equivalent local currency to respective bank accounts/digital wallets.

(b) In case exporters‟ ADs are different, at the option of service exporters for maintaining ERQ accounts, ADs repatriating service income shall transfer the repatriated fund through nostro/clearing accounts of Bangladesh Bank to concerned ADs in invoicing currency. For such transfer, beneficiary ADs will follow reporting routine to Bangladesh Bank. (c) Regulations on deductions of applicable taxes and payment thereof need to be complied with. (3) Service income is to be repatriated in permissible currencies as per paragraph 9, Part-A and within statutory period as prescribed in paragraph 12, Part-H of this circular. Service exporters can operate no accounts abroad for store of value other than merchant or notional accounts as per above. (4) At the option of international market places/platforms and eligible foreign payment operators, ADs may maintain KYC and AML/CFT compliant foreign currency accounts and non-resident Taka accounts in their names as per general authorization of foreign exchange regulations for payments on account of service income by debit to the accounts, subject to observance of relevant instructions as noted at paragraph 5(2) of this part. (5) ADs shall observe reporting routine to Bangladesh Bank with appropriate codification and comply with the relevant foreign exchange regulations, AML/CFT norms and any other relevant laws/regulations in force.
6. Repatriation of income from IT related services/small value export proceeds12 under E￾Commerce through MFSPs and PSPs
(1) Mobile Financial Service Providers (MFSPs) and Payment Service Providers (PSPs) licensed by Bangladesh Bank are allowed for repatriation of export proceeds in association with internationally recognized OPGSPs/digital wallets and/or aggregators having operations in multiple countries (hereinafter referred to as foreign payment service providers, PSPs). Accordingly, MFSPs and PSPs shall:
(a) Have standing arrangements with foreign PSPs.
(b) Maintain settlement accounts in equivalent Taka with ADs, under agreements for this particular purpose, through whom repatriation of export proceeds shall be channeled by foreign PSPs. (c) Make funds available to digital wallets of eligible exporters upon credit of the fund in settlement accounts. (d) Maintain electronic records of transactions in detail and make them available to Bangladesh Bank as and when required. (2) ADs shall observe, in connection with operation of the transactions, the following instructions:
(a) ADs shall transfer the fund, on receipt in their nostro accounts, to settlement accounts in equivalent Taka of MFSPs and PSPs. While executing the transfer, ADs shall comply with deduction and payment of taxes, if applicable. (b) As an alternative to above, ADs may maintain accounts in the name of foreign PSPs at their desire in foreign currency/Taka as per foreign exchange regulations to facilitate the said transfer by debit the accounts. Overdraft facilities may be allowed for the accounts so

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maintained provided that ADs shall have payment guarantees from banks acceptable to them for the adequate amounts based on the transaction flows. (c) ADs may maintain ERQ accounts in the name of ITES exporters to be arranged in association with MFSPs and PSPs up to the extent of permissible limit from repatriated proceeds. In this case, ADs shall make funds available to ERQ accounts as per standing arrangement in foreign currency before transfer of the funds to settlement accounts of MFSPs and PSPs. (3) MFSPs and PSPs entering into arrangements with foreign PSPs shall intimate through their designated ADs to Payment Systems Department-1 and Foreign Exchange Policy Department-1 at Bangladesh Bank, Head office with necessary details. They shall observe admissible procedures to execute transactions in accordance with regulatory instructions issued by Bangladesh Bank from time to time. (4) Due diligence in respect of the transactions needs to be observed regarding foreign exchange/payment systems regulations, KYC and AML/CFT standards and relevant laws/regulations in force. (5) ADs maintaining settlement accounts may issue encashment certificates in support of remittances on request from MFSPs and PSPs electronically. In this case, the request needs to be supported by auto-generated information-beneficiary‟s name, wallet account number, amount in Taka, and date of credit from remittance service provider abroad. Based on their own screening parameters regarding the information, designated ADs shall generate electronic encashment certificate (as per Appendix-13) with QR code accessible to beneficiaries through MFSPs and PSPs. The above-mentioned certificate is intended to be used for Income Tax purposes only. (6) To further facilitate the smooth receipt of small-value export proceeds against cross border E-Commerce transactions, licensed MFSPs and PSPs may also handle repatriation of export proceeds against export of goods up to USD 1,000 or equivalent without the requirement of declaration on EXP Form as per paragraph 5, Part-J of this circular, subject to the following conditions:
(a) MFSPs and PSPs shall comply with the instructions outlined in paragraph 6 of this part. Nominated ADs shall facilitate the transactions as per the terms of reference set forth at paragraph 6(2) of this part. (b) MFSPs and PSPs shall conduct due diligence before onboarding E-Commerce exporters. (c) MFSPs and PSPs shall credit customers‟ accounts, upon electronic receipt of the Bill of Export from exporters, out of the funds held in settlement accounts maintained with nominated ADs.
7. Retention of foreign currency and outward remittance
ADs need to intimate individual beneficiaries regarding their option for retention in foreign currency in ERQ accounts before encashment of inward remittances. Without their consent, ADs should not outrightly encash inward remittances for credit in Taka accounts. ADs should also guide their customers on facilities of outward remittances out of retention amount for bonafide current account transactions as per relevant ERQ regulations.

Part-J
EXPORT THROUGH E-COMMERCE

1. Business-to-Consumer export through sales orders against receipt in advance
   In order to promote Business-to-Consumer export by hosting goods on E-Commerce website accessible through internet to foreign buyers, ADs are allowed to provide acquiring services to eligible exporters for repatriation of export proceeds against sales orders of exportable goods received on E-Commerce website. In this context, ADs shall observe the operational procedures as outlined below:
   (a) ADs shall have the merchant agreement with the exporters having necessary arrangements for safe internet transactions; (b) This facility shall only be available for small value export of value in Cost and Freight (CFR) term not exceeding USD 5,000 per transaction. Transport documents for shipment of the goods with EXP Form procedure may be issued in the name of foreign buyer; (c) On receipt of internet settled full export proceeds in convertible foreign currency in nostro accounts, EXP Form formalities can be observed. Procedure for ARV needs not to be observed in this regard; (d) Settlement may be executed by way of international cards, OPGSPs, digital wallets, and other legitimate payment systems licensed by the concerned regulatory authorities. ADs shall observe due diligence for secured arrangements with foreign counterparts by which the payments so received need to be credited in their nostro accounts before making the fund available to customers; (e) ADs shall, on receipt of electronic EXP Form from exporters not exceeding 14 days of shipment, credit export proceeds to the respective accounts (up to permissible limit to ERQ account and remainder in Taka account) of exporters and report the execution of export with proceeds realized in the online reporting system. ADs shall also observe routine procedures to report the transactions to Bangladesh Bank in usual monthly returns; (f) In case of failure to execute the export, the payment credited in nostro accounts may be refunded to foreign buyers; and (g) ADs shall exercise due diligence in respect of the transactions and comply with relevant laws/regulations in force.
2. Business-to-Consumer (B2C) export against orders received from globally recognized
   online marketplaces/platforms13
   (1) In order to widen the scope of B2C exports and facilitate direct access of Bangladeshi exporters to global consumers, exportable goods may be listed for display on globally recognized online marketplaces/platforms accessible through the internet to foreign buyers. The operational procedures for execution of such transactions are outlined below:
   (a) Engagement with online marketplaces/platforms: ADs shall verify that exporters maintain valid merchant/participation agreements with globally recognized online marketplaces /platforms, encompassing payment settlement and dispute resolution mechanisms. (b) Transaction limit: The facility shall be extended exclusively to small-value exports undertaken on Cost and Freight (CFR) terms, not exceeding USD 5,000 or equivalent per transaction.

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(c) Shipping documentation: Transport/shipping documents may be issued in the name of foreign buyers. (d) EXP Form procedures: EXP Form procedure shall not be required for shipments up to USD 1,000 (or equivalent) per shipment as per paragraph 5 of this part, provided that full export proceeds have been received in advance through banking channels or legitimate digital payment systems. For all other shipments, EXP Form procedure shall be applicable in accordance with existing instructions. (e) Repatriation of export proceeds: Export proceeds shall be repatriated by online marketplaces/platforms or overseas buyers through banking channels or legitimate digital payment systems within the prescribed repatriation period from the date of shipment. (f) Marketplaces/platforms charges and commission: Fees, commissions, or other charges payable to online marketplaces/platforms shall conform to the limits stipulated under paragraph 20, Part-A of this circular. ADs shall ensure the transparency and reasonableness of such charges. (g) Advance payments and realization:
(i) ADs shall, upon receipt of the copy of electronic EXP Form (where applicable) within 14 days of shipment, credit the proceeds to exporters‟ accounts (up to permissible limit in ERQ account and remainder in Taka account). (ii) ARV procedure shall not be required for such advance receipts. (2) Refunds settlement: In the event of quality claims or returns arising in accordance with the rules of the respective marketplaces/platforms:
(a) Refund from ERQ accounts: ADs are authorized to permit refunds to overseas buyers from balances held in ERQ accounts, upon due verification of bona fide claims of overseas buyers submitted by exporters; (b) Refund from exporter‟s Taka account: Where insufficient balances exist in ERQ accounts, refunds may be effected from the exporter‟s Taka account. (3) Remittances for services of marketplaces/platforms: ADs may effect remittances towards subscription, registration, membership, and other service-related fees payable to online marketplaces/platforms, subject to the following:
(a) Such remittances shall preferably be undertaken from balances available in exporters‟ ERQ accounts; (b) In the absence or insufficiency of ERQ balances, remittances may be effected up to USD 5,000 (Five thousand) per annum under the provisions of paragraph 2(5), Part-O of this circular; (c) ADs shall ensure that such remittances are supported by valid invoices commensurate with the nature and volume of export activities conducted through the respective platforms; and (d) Applicable taxes, if any, shall be duly deducted and/or remitted in accordance with the laws and regulations in force prior to effecting such remittances. (4) Reporting and compliance: ADs shall:
(a) Ensure proper reporting of all export transactions and realization of proceeds in accordance with the prescribed reporting routine. (b) Maintain comprehensive audit trails for every transaction executed under this facility; and (c) Exercise due diligence with respect to exporters, online platforms, and payment arrangements, whilst ensuring compliance with all applicable foreign exchange regulations,

Anti Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements, and other applicable laws. (5) Reporting of exporters using online platforms: ADs shall notify Foreign Exchange Policy Department-1 of Bangladesh Bank, Head Office within 7 days of allowing exporters to operate under this framework. Such notification shall include details of customers, along with the relevant online marketplaces/platforms on which they intend to list exportable goods.
3. Electronic declaration for E-Commerce export
Electronic declaration of EXP Form by exporters submitted in accordance with relevant instructions shall be acceptable to ADs providing acquiring services for repatriation of proceeds against export of goods concluded on E-Commerce website.
4. Business-to-Consumer export through sales orders against cash on delivery/payment
on shipment terms
ADs may allow business-to-consumer exports of each sale on E-Commerce website up to USD 500 or equivalent under cash on delivery/payment on shipment terms subject to:
(a) ADs shall have counterparty arrangements with foreign payment service providers to realize the payments by debit their foreign currency accounts or Taka accounts maintained with ADs in terms of general authorization. (b) Overdraft facilities will be allowed for the accounts so maintained in Bangladesh provided that ADs shall have payment guarantees, from banks acceptable to them, for the adequate amounts based on the transaction flows.
5. Small value export under Business-to-Consumer on E-Commerce website without EXP
Declaration on EXP Form to Customs Authority will not be required for small value export up to USD 1,00014or equivalent concluded on E-Commerce website against payment received prior to shipment. In this context, ADs shall observe following provisions:
(a) ADs shall obtain a declaration from their customers executing export under Business-to￾Consumer on E-Commerce website to the effect that (i) they will export goods at fair value, (ii) they will provide shipment details like online orders, Bill of Export, courier receipts, etc. immediately from date of shipment, (iii) they will give details of nominated express/courier service providers having valid licenses from competent authority, and (iv) they will observe relevant provisions of the FER Act, 1947 and circulars issued there under; (b) Nominated express/courier service providers shall observe formalities with Customs Authority and arrange issuance of Bill of Export against the relevant shipments; (c) Inward remittances received prior to shipment through legitimate channels against orders concluded at website need to be retained in margin accounts in the name of exporters till receipt of Bill of Export and other relevant documents; (d) On receipt of Bill of Export, ADs shall make fund available to customers‟ accounts in equivalent Taka excluding retention portion which may be credited in ERQ accounts at the option of exporters; (e) ADs shall report the transactions to Bangladesh Bank reporting system under E￾Commerce with reference to Bill of Export extracting from customs electronic system; (f) ADs may allow export under Business-to-Consumer on home delivery basis (DDP term)

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provided that sufficient amount payable to nominated express/courier service providers on account of relevant costs at destinations along with transport and other charges are realized from consumers abroad; (g) ADs shall make customers‟ due diligence including compliance with KYC norms and AML/CFT standards before onboarding exporters; (h) ADs shall maintain customer-wise electronic records of transactions which need to be made available to Bangladesh Bank or its inspection team as and when asked for; and (i) ADs shall intimate details of E-Commerce customers including express/courier service providers to Foreign Exchange Policy Department-1 and Foreign Exchange Operation Department-2, Bangladesh Bank, Head office within 7 days of allowing exporters to execute export under this framework.
6. Exports of goods under Business to Business to Consumer framework15
To facilitate exports of goods from Bangladesh, ADs may allow their exporter-customers to execute exports under Business to Business to Consumer (B2B2C) framework for sales to ultimate buyers through globally recognized online platforms/marketplaces. In this context, the following instructions need to be followed by ADs and respective exporters:
(a) Customer registration with platforms: ADs shall obtain, among others, the documentary evidence of exporters‟ registration with globally recognized online platforms/marketplaces/ warehouse. (b) Exports of goods under open account: Exports under this framework shall be made to „consignees‟, who are not the ultimate buyers of the goods but provide warehousing or other facilitating services. ADs may permit exporters to prepare shipping documents in the name of such consignees, which may include online platforms/marketplaces, legitimate subsidiaries/ branches of exporters, or third-party warehousing service providers. As a customary practice of B2B2C framework, traditional sales contracts are not executed between exporters and consignees. Exporters may, therefore, declare the fair value of exports on the basis of proforma invoices. Shipping documents may be dispatched directly to consignees or their authorized agents. For this purpose, ADs shall issue a certificate (as per Appendix-10) to carriers (shipping lines, airlines, trucking companies, railways, etc.). ADs shall also obtain copies of contracts/agreements executed between exporters and consignees regarding the provision of warehousing services. (c) Method of realization of export proceeds: Export proceeds can be repatriated through traditional banking channels including legitimate payment service operators abroad as outlined at paragraph 9, Part-A of this circular. (d) Settlement of export shipments: In case of sales through platforms/marketplaces, export proceeds received may correspond to multiple shipments under different EXP Forms. As such, one-to-one matching may not be possible. ADs may, therefore, settle export proceeds realized through a specific platform/marketplace against shipments made for sales by following the First-in, First-out (FIFO) principle (i.e., earlier shipments to be settled first). ADs may also permit realization of proceeds in excess of the declared value, subject to due diligence and appropriate documentary evidence.

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Part-K
FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS BY
FREELANCERS/INDIVIDUAL SERVICE EXPORTERS16

1. Freelancer’s/Individual service exporter’s foreign exchange transactions
   In terms of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 and the regulatory framework issued there under, ADs are permitted to facilitate foreign exchange transactions of freelancers and individual service exporters. With a view to ensuring smooth execution of such transactions and consolidating the relevant regulatory provisions in a single reference, this guidance note is hereby issued governing foreign exchange transactions of freelancers/individual service exporters engaged in the export of services in non-physical form (e.g., ICT services, BPO, and online professional services).
2. Scope and applicability
   Export procedures applicable to physical goods, including submission of EXP Form, shall not apply to the export of services conducted through the internet or other electronic media. However, the realization, repatriation, and reporting of export proceeds against such services shall be governed by the relevant provisions of the prevailing foreign exchange regulations.
3. Service export and receipt of payments
   (1) Freelancers may receive payments from non-resident customers upon delivery of services. Such transactions may not necessarily be supported by traditional export documents (e.g., invoices, shipping documents); however, they will be supported by appropriate electronic evidences. (2) ADs may, upon due verification of such electronic evidence, credit the equivalent amount in local currency to the freelancer‟s account and retain eligible portions in foreign currency in Exporters‟ Retention Quota (ERQ) accounts.
4. Verification and documentation
   (1) In the absence of traditional documents, ADs shall satisfy themselves regarding the genuineness of transactions based on electronic records, including but not limited to emails, contracts, invoices (if available), platform statements, or other digital communications, along with inward remittance messages. (2) ADs shall ensure that freelancers possess the necessary capability and profile consistency to provide the underlying services. (3) Inward remittances up to USD 20,000 (Twenty thousand) or equivalent may be credited without submission of Form-C. However, transactions exceeding this threshold shall be supported by online Form-C (ICT), to be submitted through designated secure digital applications, unless otherwise permitted under relevant instructions, including those contained in Part-L of this circular.
5. Repatriation through OPGSPs
   (1) ADs may facilitate the repatriation of small-value service export proceeds through internationally recognized Online Payment Gateway Service Providers (OPGSPs). (2) The maximum limit per transaction shall be USD 10,000 or equivalent. (3) ADs shall maintain separate nostro collection accounts for each OPGSP, and funds shall

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be automatically swept from exporters‟ notional accounts to such accounts. (4) No foreign exchange earnings shall be retained in notional accounts abroad; all proceeds must be repatriated to Bangladesh. (5) ADs and concerned parties shall comply with the operational modalities and detailed instructions stipulated in paragraph 3, Part-I of this circular.
6. Receipts through Cards, MFSPs, and PSPs
(1) ADs may issue dual-currency „Freelancer Cards‟ to eligible freelancers for receipt of export proceeds, in accordance with the provisions and operational modalities outlined in paragraph 4, Part-I of this circular. (2) Mobile Financial Service Providers (MFSPs) and Payment Service Providers (PSPs), in association with foreign PSPs, may facilitate the repatriation of service export proceeds in line with the framework and instructions set out in paragraph 6, Part-I of this circular. (3) Funds shall be credited to digital wallets or bank accounts of freelancers in accordance with underlying settlement mechanisms. (4) ADs may maintain ERQ accounts in the name of ITES exporters in coordination with MFSPs and PSPs, up to the permissible retention limit out of repatriated export proceeds. In such cases, ADs shall ensure availability of funds in the ERQ accounts in foreign currency in accordance with standing arrangements, prior to onward transfer of funds to the settlement accounts of MFSPs and PSPs, in line with paragraph 6(2)(c), Part-I of this circular.
7. ERQ facilities and utilization
(1) Service exporters may retain up to 50% of net export earnings in foreign currency against export of software, data entry/processing, and other ICT-related services, and up to 30% in respect of other legitimate services, in accordance with Part-O of this circular. (2) The remaining portion shall be mandatorily converted into Taka and credited to local currency accounts. (3) Balances in ERQ accounts may be used for bonafide current expenses such as foreign travel, software registration, domain/hosting fees, server maintenance, and import of equipment, including legitimate personal expenses.
8. Taxes and regulatory compliance
(1) ADs shall ensure deduction and payment of taxes, if applicable.
(2) All transactions shall comply with KYC, AML/CFT standards, and relevant foreign exchange regulations.
9. Time limit for repatriation
Export proceeds from services shall be repatriated within the prescribed time limits applicable to export of goods.
10. Prohibition on retention abroad
Retention of export proceeds abroad, in any form (including foreign accounts, assets, or virtual assets), other than permitted notional/merchant accounts under approved arrangements, shall constitute a violation of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947.
11. Reporting and record-keeping
ADs shall report all transactions to Bangladesh Bank with appropriate purpose codes and maintain proper records for regulatory review.

Part-L
STREAMLINING THE DISPOSAL17 OF INWARD REMITTANCES AND ENHANCING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

1. Streamlining the disposal of inward remittances
   In terms of the provisions of this circular and subsequent circulars regarding (i) disposal of export proceeds through EXP Form formalities, including e-Commerce exports without EXP Form, (ii) repatriation of export proceeds received in advance under Advance Remittance Voucher (ARV) procedures, and (iii) disposal of other inward remittances (excluding export and wage remittances) through Form-C, including cases where Form-C is not required, ADs are required to dispose of such transactions in compliance with the applicable regulatory instructions. To streamline the disposal of inward remittances and enhance operational efficiency, ADs shall ensure timely processing and crediting of cross-border inward payment receipts, subject to observance of the instructions set out herein.
2. Customer notification, processing and timely crediting
   (1) ADs shall notify customers promptly, through secure electronic channels, upon receipt of inward remittance messages. Messages received after close of banking transaction hours shall be notified at the beginning of the next business day. (2) Subject to regulatory compliance and risk assessment, ADs shall promptly credit inward remittances to beneficiaries‟ accounts through straight-through processing (STP) arrangements, taking into account the customer profile, transaction value and frequency, transaction type, and country/counterparty risk. Where STP arrangements are not operational, ADs shall apply risk￾based expedited processing so as to facilitate timely credit. Upon completion of processing, ADs shall credit inward remittances in line with the following timelines:
   (a) Inward remittances received during banking transaction hours shall be credited on the same business day; those received after banking transaction hours shall be credited on the next business day. (b) Recurring transactions shall follow the same timelines. (3) The above timelines shall apply, where all required transaction details or prior documentation are available. (4) Where all essential information for crediting is available, ADs may credit the beneficiaries‟ accounts even if some documents or checks are pending. Remaining items shall be completed later as part of routine post-credit review and monitoring, without delaying the credit. (5) Where effective post-credit review and monitoring is not feasible due to the requirement for additional due diligence, regulatory checks, or documentation, ADs shall undertake pre￾credit verification in the following situation, including but not limited to:
   (a) Inward remittances involving new customers or customers with no recent transactional history; (b) Transactions originating from, or routed through, jurisdictions classified as high-risk in accordance with applicable guidelines;

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(c) Transactions with incomplete, or inconsistent information relating to the stated purpose or the underlying transaction; (d) Remittances subject to specific regulatory requirements, or approvals; and (e) Transactions flagged by sanctions screening systems, transaction monitoring systems, or manual review. ADs shall identify such cases immediately upon receipt of the inward remittance, prioritize their processing without undue delay, and complete settlement at the earliest practicable time, not exceeding 3 business days. ADs shall maintain a daily follow-up mechanism to monitor progress and ensure timely resolution of such cases.
3. Use of intraday confirmations and reduction of end-of-day dependency
(a) ADs should reduce dependence on end-of-day or next-day nostro account statements for crediting inward remittances and, to the extent feasible, use intraday credit confirmations and scheduled intraday statements to enable faster credit to beneficiaries. (b) ADs shall put in place appropriate mechanisms, systems, and controls to ensure timely reconciliation of nostro account balances and confirmation of incoming credits. Such reconciliation may be undertaken on a near real-time basis or at frequent periodic intervals, commensurate with the bank‟s operational capabilities; however, reconciliation intervals shall, as a general benchmark, not exceed 60 minutes.
4. Payment tracking, transparency, and UETR compliance
(a) ADs shall ensure appropriate tracking of inward remittance transactions from receipt to final credit, including the use of the Unique End-to-End Transaction Reference (UETR), where applicable. ADs are encouraged to maintain a high level of compliance in updating tracker information in a timely manner. (b) The UETR shall be carried through domestic transactions, including inter-bank transfers, up to the ultimate beneficiary to ensure end-to-end traceability.
5. Inter-bank transfers
(a) Where inward remittances are received in favor of beneficiaries maintaining accounts with other ADs, the receiving AD shall transfer the funds without delay to the relevant AD through the FC Clearing BD-RTGS System. (b) Ultimate beneficiaries‟ ADs shall send credit-successful confirmations to intermediary ADs through appropriate messaging channels, including the UETR for end-to-end reference. Intermediary ADs shall update payment trackers accordingly.
6. Digital facilitation and customer interfaces
(a) ADs shall establish secure digital interfaces to facilitate foreign exchange transactions, enabling submission of required information and documents, electronic acknowledgements, and monitoring of transaction status by customers. Information provided by customers via secure digital interfaces-including repatriated amount, remitter details, purpose of remittance, and other relevant particulars-shall be deemed authentic based on the customer‟s declaration and shall be captured, validated, and retained by ADs in an auditable and retrievable manner in accordance with internal controls. Information relating to inward remittances received through secure banking channels, including authenticated remittance messages, shall be treated likewise. Accordingly, Form-C and Form-C (ICT) shall stand discontinued.

(b) Until such interfaces are implemented, ADs shall collect remittance purpose and supporting information/documents through their existing digital channels, consistent with risk￾based controls and regulatory compliance.
7. Compliance
ADs shall take all necessary preparatory and progressive measures to ensure timely and effective compliance, with particular emphasis on the implementation of STP arrangements/risk based expedited processing, intraday credit confirmation arrangements, appropriate nostro account reconciliation intervals, use of UETR for end-to-end transaction traceability, and the provision of digital facilitation and customer interfaces.

Part-M
RE-EXPORT, ENTRE-POT, MERCHANTING TRADE AND COUNTER-TRADE

1. Re-export and entre-pot trade
   Re-export and entre-pot trade by exporters of Bangladesh are subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Commerce disseminated through Import Policy Order and Export Policy in force published from time to time. However, ADs will abide by the following instructions in conducting foreign exchange transactions in such cases:
   (a) Compliance with relevant instructions of Ministry of Commerce including prescribed minimum value addition requirement is to be ensured; (b) In case of re-export, import value (including freight) will be met from repatriated export value only. Besides, usual IMP and EXP procedures will have to be followed in import (including freight) and export of goods respectively; and (c) In case of entre-port, import value (including freight) will be met from repatriated export value only. Declaration in „Form-C‟, and „Form TM‟ (Appendix-14) shall be used for reporting receipts of export value and making import payments (including freight) respectively.
2. Foreign exchange transactions for merchanting trade
   (1) In accordance with Export Policy in force, a trade in which goods/services procured from a country are shipped/delivered directly to a third country is defined as merchanting trade. To facilitate transactional services by ADs to their merchanting traders-customers, a set of operational guidelines has been formulated as outlined below:
   (a) Regulatory instructions applicable to exports (except EXP Form) and imports (except IMP Form) shall be complied with for export-leg and import-leg respectively, with reporting routine on Form-C (at export-leg) and Form TM (at import-leg). Requirement of EXP Form and IMP Form respectively for export and import of goods will not be applicable. (b) ADs shall satisfy themselves with the bonafides of the transactions, including adherence to KYC and AML/CFT guidelines while handling such transactions. The counterparties to merchanting trades shall be from FATF compliant countries. (c) The entire merchanting trade is to be routed through the same AD. The designated AD shall verify the documents and satisfy themselves about the genuineness of the trade. The designated AD should, if necessary, make online verification of transport documents (in case of goods) through acceptable tracking system. (d) In case of the receipt of transferable LCs to execute merchanting trade, the same may be transferred favoring suppliers of relevant countries in terms of relevant provisions of UCP in force for procurement of goods/services to be sold to respective customers of third countries. The payment for the procurement will be settled in observance of the procedure laid down in UCP. (e) In case fresh LCs from Bangladesh to suppliers abroad for import-leg are issued, import payments need to be settled out of receipts from export-leg. Import settlement, however, may be arranged by traders before receipts of payments from export-leg under short term buyers‟ credit from external sources. Traders can assign the receivables from export-leg

for the credits. ADs shall not issue any forms of payment undertaking/commitments/ acceptance for the credits. (f) Receipts from export-leg, on encashment of mark-up including deposit to retention quota accounts at traders‟ option, shall be retained in margin accounts maintained in foreign exchange till the settlement of payments under import-leg including charges. Discounted proceeds, if any realized before maturity, can also be retained in the said margin accounts. (2) Agency commission/service charge is allowed from the receipts of export-leg retained in margin accounts provided that the payment does not result the transactions ending in shortfall of settlement of payments to suppliers abroad. The agency commission is subject to deduction and payment of applicable taxes. (3) ADs shall satisfy themselves about merchanting traders of goods and services regarding their overall capabilities to perform the said trade. (4) ADs shall satisfy themselves to the effect that payments for import-leg are to be met out of receipts from export-leg other than buyers‟ credit as per paragraph 2(1)(e) of this part. ADs shall, in no way, execute payments from their own sources. The difference between inward receipts and outward payments including relevant all charges shall be reasonably satisfactory for meeting local expenses and profits. ADs shall comply with regulations regarding deductions of applicable taxes for the transactions. (5) Merchanting traders will be entitled to have retention quota facility on realized proceeds, net of outward remittances, in accordance with rate applicable for service exports as per paragraph 1, Part-O of this circular. (6) Reporting for merchanting trade transactions to Bangladesh Bank shall be done on gross basis with purpose as „merchanting services‟ at both legs.
3. Settlement of import and export transactions through counter-trade arrangements
(1) Bangladeshi parties (exporters/importers/traders) may voluntarily enter into counter￾trade arrangements with counterparts abroad for settlement of import payments into Bangladesh against proceeds of goods exported from Bangladesh. Banks may open and maintain Escrow accounts in relevant approved currency, with intimation to Bangladesh Bank, in the name of foreign counterparts or jointly with Bangladeshi parties, to execute the settlement of payments. Operational procedures for settlement of payments under counter￾trade arrangements are as follows:
(a) Credits to Escrow accounts can be made out of import payments in approved foreign currencies received from importers through local banking channel supported by documentary evidences. (b) The accounts can be debited for export payments, net of permissible commission/ service charges, supported by documentary evidences to exporters through local banking channel. (c) Agreed commission/service charges, on deduction of applicable taxes, will be payable to Bangladeshi parties in equivalent Taka from the Escrow accounts. (2) No interest/profit will be payable on balances held in Escrow accounts but unencumbered balances can be transferred, at the instructions of account holders, to other Escrow accounts in Bangladesh for facilitating payments against exports under counter-trade arrangements.

(3) In case of underlying agreement between parties, Escrow accounts as per authorization in paragraph 3(1) of this part may be opened and maintained in Bangladeshi Taka. In this case, import payments can be credited to the accounts against import payments received in Taka from importers‟ banks. The balances held in Taka accounts can be used for settlement of local disbursement as per paragraphs 3(1)(b) and 3(1)(c) of this part. As usual, the accounts will bear no interest/profit. (4) Bangladeshi parties shall follow up with their counterparts so that the position in Escrow accounts can be balanced within periodical intervals. (5) Subject to approval from Bangladesh Bank, Bangladeshi parties can open and maintain Escrow accounts in the countries of their counterparts for settlement of trade transactions under counter-trade arrangements. (6) All imports and exports are subject to relevant regulatory compliance and shall be competitive in price. ADs executing transactions on behalf of importers and making payments to Escrow accounts as per above instructions shall report the same to Bangladesh Bank in IMP Form procedures with suitable mark as „Counter-trade‟ along with matching formalities. Usual EXP formalities need to be observed for export transactions including reporting of proceeds realization with suitable mark as „Counter-trade‟. (7) ADs shall be satisfied with the bonafides of the underlying transactions and shall comply with KYC and AML/CFT standards, including reporting routines to Bangladesh Bank on related Online Systems and relevant schedule of statements. (8) The above instructions, however, shall not be applicable for transactions through the ACU mechanism.

Part-N
EXPORT OF CURRENCY NOTES AND COINS, FOREIGN EXCHANGE, GOLD, SILVER, JEWELLERY AND SECURITIES ETC.

1. Definition of foreign exchange
   The term foreign exchange as defined under Section 2 of the FER Act, 1947 includes cheques, drafts, travellers‟ cheques, letters of credit, bills of exchange and promissory notes expressed or drawn in foreign currency, or in Bangladesh currency but payable in foreign currency.
2. Export of foreign exchange
   (1) Any person may take out of Bangladesh with him foreign exchange issued to him by an AD and endorsed on his passport. (2) General permission has been granted:
   (a) To the ADs to send out of Bangladesh cheques, drafts or bills of exchange which have been acquired by them in their normal course of business and within the terms of their authorization; and (b) To a foreign national who is resident in Bangladesh, but is not domiciled in Bangladesh to take or send out of Bangladesh drafts or cheques drawn on their foreign currency accounts. (3) Currency which has been brought into Bangladesh in the safes of vessels or aircraft or which has been taken on board vessel or aircraft with the permission of the Bangladesh Bank may be taken out of Bangladesh. (4) Any person ordinarily resident in Bangladesh may take out foreign exchange not exceeding USD 10,000 (Ten thousand) or its equivalent which was brought in without declaration at the time of returning from abroad. (5) Any person not ordinarily resident in Bangladesh including Bangladesh nationals working abroad may take out of Bangladesh any amount in foreign exchange not exceeding the amount declared by him to the Customs Authorities on arrival in Bangladesh. However, such a person may take out at the time of leaving Bangladesh foreign exchange not exceeding USD 10,000 (Ten thousand) or its equivalent brought in without declaration to the Customs Authorities on his arrival in Bangladesh. (6) It is not permissible to send currency notes and coins out of Bangladesh by post/courier or any other means.
3. Export of local currency
   Any person may take out of Bangladesh, Bangladeshi legal tender notes and coins not exceeding Taka 10,000 (Ten thousand) only in value at any one time.
4. Export of securities
   Under Section 13(l)(a) of the FER Act, 1947 it is not permissible for any person to take or send out any security to any place outside Bangladesh except with permission of the Bangladesh Bank. Residents in Bangladesh who are holders of foreign securities and who wish to send these securities to bank, brokers or agents abroad for purposes of sale, transfer etc., should apply to Bangladesh Bank through an AD for the necessary export permit. Permission for transfer of foreign securities will be granted provided the AD gives an

undertaking that the securities will be received back in Bangladesh within a specified period or in the case of sale, the foreign currency proceeds will be remitted to Bangladesh.
5. Definition of jewellery and precious stones
The terms jewellery and precious stone are deemed to include all articles made wholly or mainly of gold, platinum, diamonds of all kinds, precious or semi-precious stones, pearls, whether or not mounted, set or strung and articles set or mounted with diamonds, precious or semi-precious stones or pearls.
6. Export of gold jewellery and silver jewellery
Export of gold jewellery and silver jewellery from Bangladesh may be effected by exporters registered with the office of the CCI&E as per normal EXP procedure. Back to back import LCs may be established by ADs for import of gold, silver and precious stones for manufacture and export of jewellery against export LCs received by registered jewellery exporters operating under the bonded warehouse system, subject to observance of the minimum domestic value addition requirement prescribed in the Jewellery Export Policy formulated by the Ministry of Commerce (10% for gold jewellery, 15% for stone- studded gold jewellery and 25% for silver jewellery). Back to back imports may also be effected against firm export orders in cases where import costs are met out of advances received by the exporter from the foreign buyer, or where the import payment is settled abroad directly by the foreign buyer.
7. Cost of imported inputs prepaid abroad
If the cost of imported inputs are prepaid abroad by the foreign buyer or met out of advances received from the foreign buyer, exporters shall be required to repatriate export proceeds to the extent of the local value addition only. In such cases, ADs shall maintain the records of the total export value and the cost of imported inputs separately during the EXP reporting.
8. Export of jewellery on consignment basis
Prior permission of Bangladesh Bank will be required for export of jewellery on consignment basis or for sale in exhibitions abroad.

Part-O
EXPORTERS’ RETENTION QUOTA (ERQ) ACCOUNT

1. Retention quota limits
   (1) Retention quota for merchandise exporters: Merchandise exporters are entitled to foreign exchange retention quota of 30 (Thirty) percent of the repatriated FOB value for exports of high domestic value-added merchandise. However, for merchandise exports of goods having high import content, such as apparels using imported woven fabric, POL products including naphtha, furnace oil and bitumen, electronic goods, etc., the retention quota is 15 (Fifteen) percent18 of the repatriated FOB value. (2) Retention quota for deemed exporters: Retention quota account may also be opened and maintained in the names of deemed exporters for supplying inputs against inland back to back LC denominated in foreign currency. Since foreign exchange earned from direct export is to be shared among direct and deemed exporters, ADs are obliged to meticulous compliance with the following:
   (a) The total amount credited to the direct exporter‟s retention quota account together with foreign exchange paid to the deemed exporter against supply of input must not exceed the net repatriated FOB export value of the direct exporter; and (b) Retention quota accounts can be credited up to the permissible limit in the percentage of proceeds realized under inland back to back LCs. (3) Retention quota for export of software, data entry/processing, and other ICT-related services: Exporters of software, data entry/processing, and other ICT-related services may retain 50 (Fifty) percent 19 of net export earnings repatriated in foreign exchange in ERQ accounts. (4) Retention quota for other service exporters: Service exporters other than those mentioned at paragraph 3 above may retain 30 (Thirty) percent of their repatriated export receipts in ERQ accounts against service rendered in non-physical form. (5) Retention quota for agents/trade facilitators: Resident companies/firms working as agents/trade facilitators may retain 10 (Ten) percent of the commission earning receipts from the export proceed in foreign currency, subject to having valid permissions from competent authorities, if applicable, and are active members of trade associations representing the relevant sectors. However, foreign exchange earnings on account of indenting commission or agency commission originating from Bangladesh sources cannot be credited to such accounts.
2. Eligible currency and utilization
   (1) Eligible currency: Foreign exchange out of the retention quota may be maintained in foreign currency accounts with the concerned ADs in US Dollar, Pound Sterling, Euro, Japanese Yen, or Chinese Yuan upon realization of the export proceeds. (2) Utilization: Balances in these accounts may be used by the exporters for bonafide business purposes, such as business visits abroad, participation in export fairs and seminars,

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establishment, and maintenance of offices abroad, import of raw materials, machinery, and spares, repayment of authorized foreign loan, etc. without prior approval of Bangladesh Bank. In addition, ADs on request by the IT/Software exporting firms can remit international alliance/software registration fees, domain registration/hosting fees, server maintenance fees, account verification/remittance test fees, etc. from the ERQ account of the applicant without prior approval of Bangladesh Bank. Foreign exchange from the ERQ account can be used by the exporter for investment abroad with prior approval as per Capital Account Transaction (Overseas Equity Investment) Rules, 2022. Transfer of unencumbered foreign currency between the ERQ accounts of the same exporter maintained out of export receipts with different ADs is permissible for bonafide transactions as mentioned above. Besides, funds from the ERQ accounts of the exporters may be used for settlement of import liability and repayment of authorized foreign loans of their subsidiaries/sister concerns. However, funds from ERQ accounts of the exporters held at other ADs may be used for (i) settlement of import liability of the exporters and (ii) settlement of import liability & repayment of authorized foreign loan of exporters‟ subsidiaries/sister concerns under compliance with the following instructions:
(a) Fund transferring AD: ADs shall be satisfied that the fund will be used only for imports and repayment of foreign loans of the exporters or their subsidiaries/sister concerns by other ADs and the fund is unencumbered. Transfer will be executed by BD-RTGS System through Bangladesh Bank clearing accounts of ADs. This instruction shall not be applicable for fund transfers and receipts in the same AD. (b) Fund receiving AD: ADs shall retain the fund in the margin account till the settlement of import payments and repayment of foreign loans. ADs shall settle the import payments in compliance with the Import Policy Order in force, foreign exchange regulations, and other import related instructions. For repayment of foreign loans, concerned instructions mentioned about borrowing abroad by residents and the loan approval letter of the competent authority shall have to be followed. (3) Term deposit and interest thereon: Foreign exchange out of ERQ account may also be kept as interest bearing renewable term deposits with the concerned ADs in Bangladesh in US Dollar, Pound Sterling, Euro, Japanese Yen, or Chinese Yuan with minimum balances of USD 2,000 (Two thousand) or its equivalent. Periods of such term deposits may be determined in accordance with normal banking practices/normal banking considerations. Interest on such deposits may be allowed at rates comparable to the prevailing euro deposit rates for the relevant currency. (4) Advance payment against import using ERQ accounts: ADs may effect advance payment not exceeding USD 50,000 (Fifty thousand)20 or its equivalent from the ERQ account against bonafide business purposes provided the relevant contract/proforma invoice stipulates for such payment subject to the following terms and conditions:
(a) The ADs shall have to be satisfied that repayment guarantee is not obtainable from the supplier against the remittance to be made in advance; and (b) IPO in force shall have to be meticulously followed;

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(c) The ADs shall, at their own responsibility, have to arrange for repatriation of the remittance made in advance in case the entry of goods into the country is not effected within the stipulated time; (d) While opening back to back LC, the ADs should adjust the value of advance payment to ensure that the value addition requirement as stipulated in the IPO is not breached; and (e) Before effecting the advance payment, the ADs must obtain Form of Undertaking (Appendix-15) duly signed by the importer. (5) Outward remittance without balances held in ERQ accounts: ADs may allow remittance facilities to exporters for bonafide service payments to beneficiary‟s bank account abroad up to USD 5,000 or equivalent, subject to observance of the following instructions:
(a) The facility will be useable provided that adequate funds is not available in ERQ account; (b) Requests from the exporter are supported by invoices specifying details of services and deduction & payment of applicable taxes thereon; and (c) The foreign exchange so remitted under this facility shall be adjusted with subsequent export proceeds by deduction from retainable amount in ERQ/margin account and encashment the same in Taka account of the exporter.
3. International card
International cards may be issued to the exporters against balances held in Exporters‟ Retention Quota (ERQ) and Agents‟ Retention Quota (ARQ) accounts. The arrangements for issuance of international cards and use thereof by exporters are described in FE Circular No, 37, dated September 30, 2025 and subsequent circulars.

Part-P
FOREIGN CURRENCY ACCOUNTS FOR ENTERPRISES
OPERATING IN SPECIALIZED ZONES

1. Disposal of proceeds
   The following procedures shall apply to release of foreign exchange to the enterprises against exports made from specialized zones:
   (a) 100 (hundred) percent of repatriated export proceeds of a Type A industrial enterprises in specialized zones may be retained in foreign currency accounts in the name of the enterprises with ADs or OBUs in Bangladesh. Balances in foreign currency accounts may freely be used to meet all foreign payment obligations including import payment obligations of the enterprise and payment obligations in foreign exchange to respective zone authorities. Balances from foreign currency accounts will also be freely encashable for local disbursements or for crediting Taka account maintained with ADs for meeting Taka payment obligations like wages, rents, rates, taxes etc. Taka accounts maintained with ADs by Type A enterprises in specialized zones may be credited only with encashments of funds from foreign currency accounts or of other inward remittances from abroad. However, receipts from Taka sales of factory refuses and of unusable portion of raw materials of Type A enterprise may be credited to Taka accounts provided the permission letter of respective zone authorities for the sale and evidence of payment of duties/taxes on sale proceeds are produced to the AD. In addition, ADs may credit legitimate receipts against short weight claim, quality claim, freight charge of sample, insurance claims, reimbursement of expenses for samples from buyers or parents etc. received in foreign currency or local currency accounts of the enterprises. ADs shall observe due diligence in compliance with KYC, AML/CFT standards while crediting accounts under the above mentioned grounds based on documentary evidences. Balances in these Taka accounts cannot be converted to foreign exchange and may only be used for meeting local expenses. (b) Balances held in foreign currency accounts of Type A industrial enterprises of specialized zone may be used for purchase of shares in zone areas or outside zone areas in Bangladesh. ADs receiving funds on account of share purchase shall observe all instructions including issuance of certificate and reporting routine contained in chapter 9 of GFET-2018 and its subsequent circulars. As such, dividend income out of such investment, and disinvestment proceeds (if any) approved by Bangladesh Bank, where required, may also be credited to their foreign currency accounts, subject to regulatory compliances including taxes regulations. (c) Up to 80 (Eighty) percent of the repatriated export proceeds of Type B and Type C enterprises other than those in the garments sector may be retained in foreign currency accounts maintained in the names of the enterprises with their ADs; for a Type B or Type C enterprise in the garments sector, up to 75 (Seventy five) percent of the repatriated export proceeds may be credited to foreign currency accounts maintained in the name of the enterprises with ADs. The remainder of the export proceeds should be encashed to taka at the prevailing exchange rate. Besides, Taka accounts of Type B and Type C industrial enterprises
   may also be credited with authorized payment received in Taka in accordance with same

instructions as stipulated in paragraph 1(a) of this part. All foreign payment obligations of Type B and Type C enterprises including import payment and repayments of foreign loans may be met out of the balances in their foreign currency accounts; payment obligations in foreign exchange of a type B enterprise to respective zone authority may also be settled from balances in its foreign currency account. Balances in foreign currency accounts of Type B and Type C enterprises are freely encashable to Taka for local disbursements. (d) Equity from foreign shareholders of Type A and B enterprises and authorized loan received in foreign currency by Type A, B and C enterprises may be credited in foreign currency accounts of enterprises of specialized zones. Issuance of shares to foreign shareholders is subject to compliance with the provisions of chapter 9 of GFET-2018 and its subsequent circulars. (e) To facilitate business travel abroad by the officials of enterprises located in specialized zones, balances of such accounts may be used through international debit/pre-paid cards also as per relevant provision of FE Circular No. 37, dated September 30, 2025 and subsequent circulars.

Part-Q
FOREIGN CURRENCY-TAKA SWAP21 FACILITY AGAINST EXPORTERS’ FUND IN FOREIGN CURRENCY HELD IN 30-DAY POOL AND RETENTION QUOTA ACCOUNTS FOR MEETING WORKING CAPITAL NEEDS

1. In consideration of prevailing trends in foreign exchange earnings, exporters‟ liquidity
   requirements, and the need to minimize exchange losses from premature conversion of export proceeds, Bangladesh Bank has reviewed the existing framework for retention and utilization of foreign currency funds held in respective pools (ref. paragraphs 55(2) and 56(1) of FE Circular No. 33, dated August 14, 2025 and subsequent circulars) and Exporters‟ Retention Quota (ERQ) accounts (ref. Part-O of this circular).
2. To facilitate exporters‟ short-term liquidity requirement in Taka while maintaining foreign
   currency holdings, ADs may enter foreign currency-Taka swap arrangements with exporters against balances held in their respective 30-day pools and ERQ accounts. For the purpose of this circular, such a swap is defined as a spot purchase of foreign currency against Taka with a simultaneous forward sale at an agreed rate and maturity, using underlying foreign currency sources owned by exporters.
3. The tenor of a swap must not exceed the expected utilization period for ERQ balances, and
   is limited to a maximum of 30 days for 30-day pools. The facility against such swap is to be settled on maturity.
4. The applicable swap points will be based on market-reflective and/or cost-reflective interest
   rate/profit differential between two currencies.
5. Swaps shall be executed only against available and unencumbered balances held in foreign
   currency owned by exporters. ADs shall maintain adequate risk management, credit, and liquidity control systems, along with internal approval and audit mechanisms. Exporters shall provide written declarations confirming their understanding of the contractual nature of the swap and associated rate implications. This swap transaction shall not be treated as loan/financing facility extended to customers by ADs.
6. Taka funds obtained by exporters under the swap arrangement shall be used solely for
   bonafide working capital purposes related to export operations; no speculative positions shall be undertaken under this arrangement.
7. All transactions need to be properly documented, recorded in terms with international best
   practices, and reported to Bangladesh Bank as per routine procedures.
8. In compliance with the above instructions, ADs may also enter into FC-Taka swap22
   arrangements with exporters operating in Specialized Zones—including Export Processing Zones (EPZ), Private Export Processing Zones (PEPZ), Economic Zones (EZ), and High￾Tech Parks (HTP)—against unencumbered balances held in their respective foreign currency accounts maintained as per Part-P of this circular.

21FE Circular No. 41, dated November 03, 2025
22FEPD-1 Circular Letter No. 10, dated July 13, 2026

FEPD-1 Circular No.26, dated July 30, 2026
APPENDIX
Part-A: GENERAL GUIDELINES
Appendix-1 EXP Form
Appendix-2 Export Register
Appendix-3 Certificate of AD for carrier company
Appendix-4 Certificate of AD for carrier company
Appendix-5 Information relating to export orders with foreign agent
commission
Appendix-6 Advance receipt voucher
Appendix-7 Application for approving remittance of discount on account of
readymade garments, leather goods, jute goods, ships, frozen shrimp and fish products
Appendix-8 PRC Direct Export
Appendix-9 PRC Deemed Export
Part-D: EXPORT UNDER OPEN ACCOUNT CREDIT TERMS
Appendix-10 Certificate of AD for carrier company
Part-H: EXPORT OF SERVICES INCLUDING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ENABLED SERVICES
Appendix-11 Form-C
Appendix-12 Form-C (ICT)
Part-I: EXPORT PROCEED REALIZATION SERVICES
Appendix-13 Certificate by AD against IT related services
Part-M: RE-EXPORT, ENTRE-POT, MERCHANTING TRADE AND COUNTER TRADE
Appendix-14 Form TM
Part-O: EXPORTERS‟ RETENTION QUOTA (ERQ) ACCOUNT
Appendix-15 Form of Undertaking

Paragraph 6, Part-A Appendix-1
EXP Form
(Submitted electronically by exporters)
Statutory declaration to be furnished by exporters under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 before shipment of goods. An incorrect declaration constitutes offence under the said Act. EXP/Electronic Declaration No. and date_______________________________________________________ Name and address of Authorized Dealer _______________________________________________________ Details of export Sl. No. Items Particulars (to be filled in by Exporter) Code No. (to be filled in by Authorized Dealer)

1. Commodity to be exported
2. Country of destination
3. Port of destination
4. Quantity Unit (bales/tons/lbs. etc.)
   Volume (Weight/number etc.)
5. Value
   Currency
   Incoterm Used
   Invoice Value FOB Insurance Freight
   CMT Value (if applicable)
6. Terms of sale (Firm Contract/LC or Consignment
   sale)
7. Name & address of importer/consignee
8. Name of carrying vessel
9. Bill of Lading/Railway Receipt/Airway
   Bill/Truck Receipt/Post Parcel Receipt
   No.:
   Date:
10. Port of shipment/Post Office of dispatch
11. Land Custom Post
12. Shipment date
13. Name of the Exporter (in block letter) with
    address
14. CCI&E‟s Registration Number of the exporter
    and date
15. Sector (Public or Private) under which the
    exporter falls
    Declaration and undertaking by exporter
    I/We, the undersigned hereby declare that I/we am/are the sellers/consignors of the goods described above in respect of which this electronic declaration is made out through Bangladesh Bank online reporting portal and that the particulars given in this electronic form are true and that the invoice value declared in the form in case of firm contract is full value as contracted with the buyers; and in case of consignment sale, is a fair value of the goods which are being shipped on consignment sale. I/We do hereby undertake to repatriate full proceeds of the export within the period specified by Bangladesh Bank in terms of FER Act. Date_________________ Authorized Signature and Stamp of Exporter Certificate of Authorized Dealer Certified that the above exporter(s) is/are known to us, that he/they is/are bonafide business person(s) in Bangladesh, and that he/they has/have made arrangements with us for the realization of the export proceeds of the goods shipped from Bangladesh as per their electronic declaration within the stipulated period and that we are satisfied with the said arrangements. We have also satisfied ourselves with the bonafides of the importers/consignees abroad and their credentials etc. *We undertake that for export shipments on consignment sale, we shall obtain from the exporter(s) and furnish to the Bangladesh Bank a fully documented account sale certified by the consignees/Chamber of Commerce of the country of import. *We further undertake that in the event of non-realization or short realization of export proceeds against shipment within the stipulated period, we shall obtain from the exporter(s) and furnish to the Bangladesh Bank full explanation as to the circumstances resulting in non-realization/short realization. *(Strike out the portion not applicable and authenticate with initials). Date_________________ Stamp and Signature of Authorized Dealer

Paragraph 11, Part-A Appendix-2
EXPORT REGISTER
Sl.
No.
Number of EXP
Form
Name and address of the exporter
Commodity Amount declared on
EXP Form
Date of certification
Initials of the certifying officials
Date of shipment
Bill
No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Date of negotiation or sending abroad for collection of export proceeds Date of reporting of shipping information to BB online Date of realization Amount realized in foreign currency Taka amount paid to the exporter and rate of exchange applied Date of reporting of realization to BB online 10 11 12 13 14 15

Paragraph 14(d), Part-A Appendix-3
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE PRODUCED BY THE EXPORTER TO CARRIER COMPANY
CERTIFIED THAT shipment against EXP Form No.…................................................................
dated......................................... by M/s. ...........................................................................................
(Name and address of the exporter)
to M/s...............................................................................................................................................
(Name and address of the importer or designated party as per LC/valid contract) is being made against full payment received in advance by us and there is no objection for bill of lading, airway bill, railway receipt, and other documents of title to cargo being drawn to the order
of...............................
Signature of the Authorized Official:
Full Name:
Designation:
Phone No.
Seal: Date:

Paragraph 15, Part-A Appendix-4
(To be issued on the letter head of Authorized Dealer) CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE PRODUCED BY THE EXPORTER TO CARRIER COMPANY
CERTIFIED THAT shipment against EXP Form No.…..........................................................................
dated......................................... by M/s. ....................................................................................................
(Name and address of the exporter)
To M/s........................................................................................................................................................
(Name and address of the importer or designated party as per LC/valid contract) is being made under satisfactory arrangement for repatriation of export proceeds. There is no objection to the Bill of Lading, Airway Bill, Railway Receipt, or other documents of title to the cargo, not exceeding USD 1,00,000 or equivalent per shipment, being drawn to the order of................................................................... . Signature of the Authorized Official:
Full Name:
Designation:
Phone No.:
Seal: Date:

Paragraph 20(1), Part-A Appendix-5
INFORMATION RELATING TO EXPORT ORDERS WITH FOREIGN AGENT COMMISSION EXCEEDING PERMISSIBLE LIMIT FOR WHICH APPROVAL IS REQUIRED A. Statement of export:
SL
No
Name of
Importer
Export
LC/
Contract
No. with date
Value in FC
Last Date of
Shipment
Expiry
Date
Inco
Terms
Agent
Commission
(in %)
Terms of
Payment Usance
Discount
Rate*
Remarks
Sight Usance
(period)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
*in case of export bill to be discounted at sight B. Calculation of value addition (Net FOB export value less input contents, both foreign and local) for each export LC/contract as per above A. (Please use separate sheet if necessary)
C. Export performance of the exporter for the last 3 years:
Year Bill value
(in FC)
Repatriated value
(in FC)
Rate of realization
(in %)
Agent commission settlement (in FC)
Outstanding/Overdue
(in FC)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Declaration of Authorised Dealer
We do hereby declare that the above statements depict the true information in accordance with documentary records/evidences. We shall be held responsible for wrong information, if any. We shall make available the documents as and when required by Bangladesh Bank/its inspection team. Necessary arrangements are in place to repatriate the export proceeds within the stipulated time. Signature: ………………………………….. Signature: ………………………………….. Name: ……………………………………… Name: ……………………………………… Designation: Head of export Designation: Head of branch/trade operation PA Number: ………………………………. PA Number: ……………………………….. Date:……………………………………….. Date: ……………………………………….. (To be typed in AD‟s letter head) OFFICIAL STAMP

Paragraph 22, Part-A Appendix-6
ADVANCE RECEIPT VOUCHER
Name And Address Of Authorised Dealer
Sl.
No.
Items Particulars Code Number

1. EXP Form Number (if the Form is
   available)
2. Name & address of the exporter
   (in block letters)
3. CCI&E‟s Registration No and date
4. Sector (Public or Private) under
   which exporter falls
5. Name and address of foreign buyer
6. Commodity to be exported
7. Country of destination
8. Amount
   received
   Currency in which received
   Amount
9. Date of receipt of the amount
10. Reporting period
    Date : ………………… Office seal Signature
    Stamp with name, designation & phone no
    ORIGINAL

Paragraph 27, Part-A Appendix-7
APPLICATION FOR APPROVING REMITTANCE OF DISCOUNT ON ACCOUNT OF READYMADE GARMENTS, LEATHER GOODS, JUTE GOODS, SHIPS, FROZEN SHRIMP AND FISH PRODUCTS
Part -1
(i) Name and address of the exporter: ........................................................................................................
(ii) Particulars of discount allowed to the same exporter in last 3 years: ..................................................
Export LC/ Export Amount/ Amount of Discount
Sl. No. contract No Bill Value Value of Discount Allowing Rate of & Value Repatriation Allowed Authority Discount and Date
3. Export performance of the same exporter in last 3 years:
Sl. No.
Export LC/ Export Bill EXP No Invoice No Realized Amount of Contract No No. & Date & Date & Value Value Discount & Value
Part -2: Required information to be submitted with supporting documents/necessary papers:
(i) Reason(s) for claiming discount by foreign buyer(s) and particulars of correspondences with the buyer(s); (ii) Number, date, and value of Back to Back LC(s); (iii) Date of receiving of imported goods, bill no, bill date, and bill value; (iv) Amount of import liability and date of payment; (v) No. of master export LC & date, value and date of shipment, etc. (vi) Quantity of exported readymade garments, leather goods, jute goods, ships, frozen shrimp and fish products and invoice value; (vii) New sales price if goods are proposed to be sold to a new buyer; (viii) Amount and rate of discount claimed on consignment/bill basis; and (ix) Name, address, and particulars of license/registration of the Buying House and Freight Forwarder.

Paragraph 29(a), Part-A Appendix-8
EXPORT PROCEED REALISATION CERTIFICATE AGAINST DIRECT EXPORTS Name and address of the Exporter:………..……….. ERC No………….PRC Issued For……….….PRC No……. Date……….. EXP No. Description of Commodity Exported B/L No. & Date and Country of Destination Invoice value No. & Date Amount Realized Date of Realization 1.Freight paid 2.Commission 3.Insurance Net FOB value Reference of the
Schedule/Statement
in which
Transaction has been or will be reported to
Bangladesh Bank
Foreign
Currency
Bangladesh
Taka
Foreign
Currency
Bangladesh
Taka
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
We hereby certify that the particulars mentioned above are correct. We also undertake that in case any discrepancy in regard to the transactions mentioned in this certificate is detected, we shall remain responsible for the same and shall abide by any decision taken by the Bangladesh Bank in this regard. We further undertake that if any insurance and other export claims relating to the export indicated in the Proceed Realization Certificate arises, we shall abide by any decision of the Bangladesh Bank for deduction of appropriate amount from any future Proceed Realization Certificate. We will send the „Verification Copy‟ of the PRC to Bangladesh Bank for post facto checking in the month of………………………….. Signature of the head of the branch:……………….. Full Name: ………………………………………….. Designation: ………………………………………… PA No.: ……………………………………………... Phone No.: …………………………………………... Seal: …………………… Date: ……………………. Signature of issuing officer of the branch: …………. Full Name: ………………………………………….. Designation:…………………………………………. PA No.: ……………………………………………... Phone No.:…………………………………………... Seal: …………………… Date: …………………….

EXPORT PROCEED REALISATION CERTIFICATE AGAINST DEEMED EXPORTS Name and address of the Exporter:………..……….. ERC No………….PRC Issued For……….….PRC No……. Date……….. Back To Back LC Local LC/Contract Ref. in regard to which PRC is being Issued Bill Reference Concerned Master Export LC/Contract Reference Commodity Realized Bill Value Date of Realisation Reporting Reference to Bangladesh Bank No. Date Value (FC) No. Date Value (FC) No. Date Value (FC) Currency Amount 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Paragraph 29(a), Part-A Appendix-9 We hereby certify that the particulars mentioned above are correct. We also undertake that in case any discrepancy in regard to the transactions mentioned in this certificate is detected, we shall remain responsible for the same and shall abide by any decision taken by the Bangladesh Bank in this regard. We further undertake that if any insurance and other export claims relating to the export indicated in the Proceed Realization Certificate arises, we shall abide by any decision of the Bangladesh Bank for deduction of appropriate amount from any future Proceed Realization Certificate. We will send the „Verification Copy‟ of the PRC to Bangladesh Bank for post facto checking in the month of………………………….. Signature of the head of the branch:……………….. Full Name: ………………………………………….. Designation: ………………………………………… PA No.: ……………………………………………... Phone No.: …………………………………………... Seal: …………………… Date: ……………………. Signature of issuing officer: ………………………... Full Name: ………………………………………….. Designation:………………………………………… PA No.: ……………………………………………... Phone No.:…………………………………………... Seal: …………………… Date: …………………….

Paragraph 5, Part-D
Paragraph 6(b), Part-J
Appendix-10
(To be issued on the letter head of Authorized Dealer) CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE PRODUCED BY THE EXPORTER TO CARRIER COMPANY
CERTIFIED THAT shipment against EXP Form No.…................................................................
dated......................................... by M/s. ...........................................................................................
(Name and address of the exporter)
to M/s...............................................................................................................................................
(Name and address of the importer or their instruction) is being made against financing through payment undertaking/payment risk coverage under factoring arrangement and there is no objection to Railway Receipt, Bill of Lading, Airway Bill and other
documents of title to cargo being drawn to the order of...............................
Signature of the Authorized Official:
Full Name:
Designation:
PA No.:
Phone No.:
Seal: Date:

Paragraph 2(C), Part-H Appendix-11
FORM-C
DECLARATION FOR REMITTANCE RECEIVED FROM FOREIGN COUNTRY OF AMOUNT EXCEEDING USD 20,000 OR EQUIVALENT I/We do hereby declare that I/we have received remittance of (Amount and Currency in figures and in words) remitted or to be remitted by on account of (name and address of remitting bank) for the purpose of name and address of remitter) (purpose of remittance) (Name of Applicant) Nationality Date ..................... Address Signature and Stamp of the applicant From-C : Inward Remittance exceeding USD 20,000 (Twenty thousand) or equivalent. Month Country of Ordering Purpose Amount in Customers (State Currency) Coded by Checked by Purpose of remittance We hereby certify that we are satisfied as to the identity of the applicant and that we have seen documentary evidence which satisfies us as to the bonafides of the declaration made on this form.
Date ...........................
Signature and Stamp of the
Authorised Dealer
Contd, P/2

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(Space for use by the Bangladesh Bank)
BANGLADESH BANK
Foreign Exchange Policy Department-1
Date: ………………………… Assistant Director
Note: Full details must be given for all remittances which are of capital nature. In the case of amounts for investment in Bangladesh in shares or business, the reasons why the investment is required must be clearly indicated. In the case of the remittance of the sale proceeds of securities the name of the true owner of the securities must be given and also the approximate date of purchase. Inward ID AD Code Ref. Year Outward Reference AD Code Ref. Year

Paragraph 2(c), Part-H Appendix-12
FORM-C(ICT)
DECLARATION FOR INWARD REMITTANCE ON ACCOUNT OF ICT RELATED SERVICES OF AMOUNT EXCEEDING USD 20,000 OR EQUIVALENT I/We do hereby declare that I/we have received remittance of ………………… (amount) which is a fair value against ICT related services described below in respect of which this declaration is made out and that the particulars given below are true:
a) Remitter‟s name and address:
b) Remitting bank and address:
c) Reference No (contract/invoice/electronic communication etc.) d) Purpose (please tick):
 Information Technology Enabled Services (IT Enabled Services) and Business Process  Outsourcing (BPO) services-code 2410  Computer and Information Technology consultancy and management services-code 2411  Export of computer software including turn-key basis (customized)-code 2412  Export of computer software including turn-key basis (non-customized) - code 2413  Installation services concerning hardware and software maintenance and repairs of computers and peripheral equipment services - code 2414  ………………………… (please specify Note: Please see the “Code lists for Reporting of External Sector transactions by the Authorised dealers” for explanatory notes of above purposes Signature with name of applicant: ………………………………………………………………………….. Address:……………………………………………………………………………………………………... Date:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (for AD‟s use only) Month Country of ordering customer Purpose Amount in (state currency) Inward ID AD Code Ref. Year Outward Reference AD Code Ref. Year Coded by: …………………………………. Checked by: ………………………………. Purpose of remittance: ……………………. Signature and stamp of Authorized Dealer:
Date:

Paragraph 6(5), Part-I Appendix-13
Enclosure A
Serial No................. Date of issue: .....................
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZED DEALER
This is to certify that we have received inward remittance in the settlement accounts maintained by……………………………………….(Name and address of MFSP). Of the inward remittance, transactional summary in favor of……………………….(beneficiary‟s name and address) having wallet/MFS Account No…………….is as follows:
(a) Remittance service
Provider…………………………………
(b) Address …………………………
(c) Amount in FC………………………... (d) Date of credit in settlement account……………………………… (e) Equivalent Taka……………………… (f) Delivery/rendering of………………… (name of service) (g) Reporting statement/schedule to BB with month…………………………….. (h) Reference of online reporting to BB…………………………………… Date of issue:
Name of Bank QR Code

Paragraph 1(c), Part-M Appendix-14
FORM ‘TM’
Travel and Miscellaneous
Purposes (other than import)
APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION UNDER FOREIGN EXCHANGE REGULATION ACT, 1947 TO PURCHASE FOREIGN EXCHANGE FOR THE PURPOSE SPECIFIED BELOW To
.........................................................
........................................................
.........................................................
(Name & address of the Bank to which application is made) I/We wish to purchase/remit.........................................................................................for the under (Amount in figures and words stating currency) mentioned purpose:- I/We hereby declare that the statements made by me/us on this form are true and that I/we have not already obtained exchange nor have I/we made any other application for the purpose.

• A. For Travel Purposes:
  I /We desire to travel to.............................................for the purpose of..........................................
  The journey will be undertaken by...................................................................................................
  (Name of the Air/Shipping Company)
  My/Our Passport Nos, date & place of issue are given below:- (a) (b) (c) *B. For miscellaneous purposes other than travel and import:
  (a) Reason for payment.....................................................................................................................
  (b) Name & address of beneficiary...................................................................................................
  (c) Country of beneficiary...............................................................................................................
  ……………………………….
  Signature, Name and Address of the Applicant
  Contd...P/2
  TM ID
  AD Code Ref. Year
  Inward Reference
  AD Code Ref. Year

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Declaration to be signed by the traveller/remitter (a) That I/we recognise that in the event of any misrepresentation or suppression of any material fact, I/we shall be liable to action under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947. (b) That the foreign exchange released to me/us shall be used for expenses incurred by means in foreign country/countries for *(i) my/our living and travelling expenses for business purposes. *(ii) my/our enroute expenses for travel abroad. *(iii) my/our living expenses and medical treatment. (c) I/We am/are aware that exchange issued to me/us under this form for travel purposes may only be taken out by me/us on my/our departure from Bangladesh and may not be sent out by post or through the medium of any other person or by any other means. (d) That if the travel has not been undertaken for the purpose mentioned above, or if any unspent foreign exchange remaining in my/our possession or at my/our disposal or which could not be utilised for the purpose for which it was granted, will be sold by me/us to an Authorised Dealer in foreign exchange in Bangladesh immediately on my/our return to Bangladesh. *(e) I/We declare that the payment mentioned against „b‟ above is due to be made by me/us for which documentary evidence is enclosed and assume full responsibility for complying with the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 and rules, orders and directives issued thereunder. Signature of the applicant (Certificate by Authorised Dealer)
*(a) We have issued Notes & Coins ..............................T/C ..........................L/C...............................
Total.........................as per Bangladesh Bank approval dated……….................................................... and endorsed the amount released in the traveller‟s passport after examining the ticket covering the passage.
*(b)We have effected remittance of .....................................................................................................................
(State amount) in terms of Para ..................Chapter....................of GFET /Bangladesh Bank‟s approval No. .................... dated ....................by.......................on................................................(TT/MT/Draft) Contd...P/3 Certificate of approval of the Bangladesh Bank (if required). [Valid for 30 (thirty) days from the date of approval] Date of approval. Seal & Signature of the Bangladesh Bank Official

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Cage to be completed by Authorised Dealer indicating Code No. as per Code list circulated by the Bangladesh Bank Month Country of beneficiary Purpose Category Currency Amount in foreign currency Signature and Stamp of the Authorised Dealer I/ we hereby certify having received the exchange issued to me/us as above. Signature(s) of the Applicant(s)

• Strike out items not applicable

Paragraph 2(4)(e), Part-O Appendix-15
BANGLADESH BANK
FOREIGN EXCHANGE POLICY DEPARTMENT-1
FORM OF UNDERTAKING
(To be furnished by the importer for making advance remittances for permissible imports of goods and services).
In consideration of Bangladesh Bank permitting me/us an advance remittance of...................................
to.......................................................... I/we hereby undertake that the amount so remitted by me/us will be used solely for the purpose of payment for the goods/services described below to be imported into Bangladesh from ....................................in accordance with the regulations in force regarding such imports. I/We declare that the goods/services will be imported by me/us on or about............................. and I/we undertake to produce to the Bangladesh Bank documentary evidence in respect of goods/services so imported including the authenticated copy of the Customs Bill of Entry for goods and supplier‟s invoice in original. I/We further declare that the amount paid by me/us in advance will be deducted from the invoice value of the goods (CFR)/services imported and that the deduction will be shown on the invoice. I/We do undertake to be held fully responsible under FER Act, 1947 if I/We fail to produce to the Bangladesh Bank documentary evidence in respect of service or the Exchange Control Copy of the Customs Bill of Entry in respect of goods in original within the stipulated time or bring back the remitted foreign currency into Bangladesh as the case may be. Name and address of the supplier Invoice Value Description Country of origin Particulars of LC Authorization form Goods Services Goods Services Goods Services Goods Services Signature and Stamp of the Importer Name of the Importer Address Registration Number with CCI & E Date Signature and Stamp of the Authorised Dealer