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BB simplifies forex rules

TBP Online
19 Oct 2024 00:22:22 | Update: 19 Oct 2024 18:27:10
BB simplifies forex rules
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Bangladesh Bank (BB) has simplified foreign exchange rules through three separate circulars, allowing banks to remit different types of payments abroad without its approval.

The rules will apply to banks making payments to accounts that handle lease rentals by airlines incorporated in Bangladesh.

It will also apply to remittances for service charges to the bank accounts of cloud services, IT infrastructure and remote software applications, reports BSS.

Banks can also make payments on behalf of service arrangers routing respective services to the ultimate users without prior BB approval.

Resident Bangladeshis proceeding abroad for professional or skilled employment or immigration are required to maintain bank accounts in the respective country before obtaining a visa.

So, banks will be allowed to remit funds to deposit in the accounts as per the requirements of relevant authorities abroad.

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