Release of foreign exchange for travel on health ground

The limit of 10,000 US dollar or equivalent for treatment abroad is relaxed for persons injured in the Students-People’s uprising - July 2024 Revolution. Authorized Dealers may release foreign exchange based on estimation for these individuals. Transactions may be conducted through banking channels or international card channels.

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Foreign Exchange Policy Department
Bangladesh Bank
Head Office
Dhaka www.bb.org.bd

FE Circular No. 37 Date: December 31, 2024
All Authorized Dealers in
Foreign Exchange in Bangladesh
Dear Sir,
Release of foreign exchange for travel on health ground Please refer to paragraph 2, chapter 12 of the Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions-2018, Vol-1 (GFET) in terms of which Authorized Dealers (ADs) are allowed to release 10,000 US dollar or equivalent on account of treatment abroad.
02. It has been decided that the limit of 10,000 US dollar or equivalent shall stand relaxed
on account of treatment abroad for persons injured in the Students-People’s uprising - July 2024 Revolution. In this context, ADs may release foreign exchange based on estimation. In addition to banking channel, international card channel may be used for the transactions. Other relevant instructions shall remain unchanged. Please bring the contents of this circular to the notice of your relevant constituents. Yours faithfully,

(Md. Harun-Ar-Rashid)
Director (FEPD)
Phone: 9530123

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