In a move to enhance offshore banking in Bangladesh, scheduled commercial banks can now actively participate in offshore banking operations (OBOs) by obtaining approval from the Bangladesh Bank. The comprehensive guidelines, approval procedures, and operational protocols for OBOs, including the acceptance of foreign currency (FC) deposits, are meticulously outlined in BRPD Circular No-02  dated 25 […]

The circular underscores the imperative for prompt action in resolving ongoing cases in the Artha Rin Adalat or money loan court. It underscores the legal responsibility outlined in the Money Loan Courts Act of 2003 to accelerate the adjudication of money-lending cases within a stipulated timeframe. Recent assessments by the Bangladesh Bank reveal substantial delays […]

In an effort to reduce the shortage of foreign currency, the Bangladesh Bank issued a directive to banks, instructing them to distribute remittances to recipients within a maximum of two days from when they are received from overseas senders. Although this rule has been in force since 2014, the Bangladesh Bank recently found a lack […]

To boost the inflow of remittances and allow for more flexibility, the Bangladesh Bank has granted permission to licensed payment service providers (“PSPs”) to facilitate the receipt of wage remittances from abroad in collaboration with globally-recognized online payment gateway service providers, banks, digital wallets, card networks, and foreign PSPs. To implement this, PSPs will be […]

Aiming to address emerging legal complexities in loan recovery procedures, the Bangladesh Bank has published a new circular that makes it compulsory for banks to take thumbprints to ensure the proper recovery of depositors’ money. Individuals seeking loans from banks will now be obligated to furnish specific charge documents, contingent upon their borrower status, loan […]

In a concerted effort to enhance the efficiency and precision of reporting freight charges for both exports and imports, the Bangladesh Bank has issued a circular mandating a shift towards a digital approach for this process. The directive applies to all ADs, airlines, shipping companies, licensed freight forwarders, and general sales agents operating within Bangladesh. […]

The circular urges authorized dealers (“ADs”) in foreign exchange to establish an online platform for the convenience of non-resident Bangladeshis (“NRBs”) to open and manage non-resident investor taka accounts (“NITAs”). The circular underscores the significance of boosting foreign investment in Bangladesh and provides clear directives to ADs on creating a user-friendly digital interface to streamline […]

In a concerted effort to recover bad debts and alleviate the burden of classified loans, the Bangladesh Bank has taken measures to ease the loan rescheduling process for the country’s shipbuilding industry. This initiative is aimed at facilitating smoother repayment processes. Under the newly relaxed policy, non-bank financial institutions will now have the option to […]

Aiming to increase environmentally-friendly initiatives, the Bangladesh Bank has announced a refinancing scheme formed for eco-friendly products, projects, and initiatives. With funding of BDT 4,00,00,00,000 , affordable loans will now be available for pre-certified green industries, green buildings, and buildings featuring green initiatives. Customers must have first obtained final certification before being eligible to apply […]

In light of the notable success achieved through the completion of the long-term financing facility (“LTFF”) program under the Financial Sector Support Project, the Bangladesh Bank (“BB”) has decided to extend its provision of long-term financing support to private sector firms, particularly those in export-oriented manufacturing industries. The primary objectives of this initiative are to […]

The Bangladesh Bank has introduced a loan rescheduling facility aimed at providing relief to the country’s shipbuilding industry, which has been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the volatility in the global economy. This policy allows banks to reschedule defaulted loans for borrowers in this sector, granting them a period of 10 years, including […]

Aiming to facilitate foreign exchange transactions related to foreign investments in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Bank has decided that authorized dealers (ADs) are permitted to retain foreign currency received from foreign investors. ADs can open foreign currency (FC) accounts in the names of local companies, which will issue shares in compliance with regulatory instructions. Under the […]

The Bank Deposit Insurance (Amendment) Bill has been introduced to strengthen measures aimed at safeguarding the interests of depositors. Provisions include that if a bank or financial institution fails to pay premiums to the central bank’s Deposit Protection Trust Fund for two consecutive terms, they will be prohibited from accepting deposits. Previously, the regulation did […]