FEPD Circular No. 44: Refinancing for imports against usance back to back LCs

Authorized Dealers in Foreign Exchange in Bangladesh may continue to seek refinancing facilities from the Export Development Fund for settlement of back to back LCs established until September 30, 2020. These refinancing facilities remain valid for drawing up to March 31, 2021, provided the dealers verify bona fide grounds regarding the non-availability of usance period extensions or refinancing for extendable tenures. Operational formalities for the Export Development Fund remain unchanged.

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Foreign Exchange Policy Department
Bangladesh Bank
Head Office
Dhaka. www.bb.org.bd
FE Circular No. 44 Date: October 06, 2020
All Authorized Dealers in
Foreign Exchange in Bangladesh
Dear Sirs,
Refinancing for imports against usance back to back LCs Please refer to FE Circular No. 19 of April 12, 2020 regarding refinancing facilities up to 180 days from Export Development Fund (EDF) for settlement of import payments against back to back LCs under supplier’s/buyer’s credit depending on the actual situation for which extension of usance period/refinancing for extendable tenure is not available.
02. Given the ongoing situation due to COVID-19, it has been decided to continue the
refinancing facilities from EDF for settlement of back to back LCs established till September 30,
2020. Before seeking refinance from Bangladesh Bank, ADs shall have to be ensured of the
bonafide grounds regarding non-availability to extend usance period/refinancing facilities for extendable tenure. The facilities shall remain valid up to March 31, 2021 for the drawing of refinances. As usual, relevant instructions with regards to operational formalities of EDF shall remain unchanged. Please inform all your concerned constituents accordingly. Yours faithfully, (Mohammad Khurshid Wahab) General Manager Phone: 9530123

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This document amends: FEPD Circular No. 19: Refinancing for imports against usance back to back LCs

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