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Bangladesh's foreign exchange rules for exports, as set out in Bangladesh Bank's consolidated export circular (FEPD-1 Circular No. 26, 30 July 2026), explained one idea at a time.

32 paragraphs in Part A9 lessons · about 15 minutes eachOriginal circular (PDF)

Part A · General guidelines

The foundation for everything else in export. Start with Lesson 1 and go in order; each lesson ends with four quick questions.

  1. 1

    The rule books behind every export

    Who makes export rules in Bangladesh, and why a bank must follow more than one rule book.

    Paras A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4
    ✓ Done
  2. 2

    The promise to bring the money home

    The EXP declaration, the four-month rule, the exports that are exempt, and who is responsible.

    Paras A-5, A-6, A-7, A-8, A-13
    ✓ Done
  3. 3

    How the money may come in

    The five allowed channels, the ERQ account, and the rules for advance payments.

    Paras A-9, A-10, A-22
    ✓ Done
  4. 4

    The EXP form, from number to filing cabinet

    How an EXP number is built, how the electronic EXP works with Customs, the 14-day rule, and how long to keep records.

    Paras A-11, A-12, A-19
    ✓ Done
  5. 5

    Shipping documents: who holds the key to the goods

    Transport documents to the bank's order, the USD 100,000 facility, endorsements, direct dispatch and freight forwarder documents.

    Paras A-14, A-15, A-16, A-17, A-18
    ✓ Done
  6. 6

    Commission, charges and Incoterms

    What may be cut from the export value, which Incoterms Bangladesh allows, and the FOB freight puzzle.

    Paras A-20, A-21, A-25
    ✓ Done
  7. 7

    When things go wrong

    Short shipments, lost cargo, overdue reports and discount claims.

    Paras A-23, A-24, A-26, A-27
    ✓ Done
  8. 8

    Reporting in eight hours and the PRC

    The eight-working-hour OEMS rule and how to issue proceeds realisation certificates safely.

    Paras A-28, A-29
    ✓ Done
  9. 9

    Getting paid early: discounting, assignment and insurance

    How exporters can turn a usance bill into cash today, and how banks can protect themselves.

    Paras A-30, A-31, A-32
    ✓ Done

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