Regulatory Alerts2026-07-16
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Framework for import trade in Free Trade Zones (FTZs)
Bangladesh Bank establishes a structured framework for Authorized Dealers and Offshore Banking Units to govern import trade into Free Trade Zones. The directive permits consignment-based imports where ownership remains with foreign suppliers until production use or sale, prohibiting exposure recognition by banks for such goods. It allows usance import facilities with a maximum tenor of 270 days and requires all payments to be settled in freely convertible foreign currency. FTZ entities may retain sales proceeds in designated margin accounts for onward settlement of import obligations.
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