Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new policy to broaden the country’s export avenues. For the first time, it has permitted online exports under the business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) framework.
The central bank declared the policy on Monday through a foreign exchange circular.
According to the policy, products can now be sold directly to international buyers via approved international platforms and marketplaces.
However, exports will be completed through intermediaries like international e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, or third-party warehouses, rather than being sent directly to the end customer.
The circular also mentions that, to export under the B2B2C framework, exporters must provide the dealer bank with evidence of registration on an approved international online platform or warehouse.
If a traditional sales contract is not available, exporters can declare the consignment value using a pro forma invoice. Additionally, the dealer bank can also accept shipping documents issued in the name of the intermediary.
The revised policy also allows export earnings to be received via formal banking channels and authorized international payment service providers.
For sales made through online platforms, banks are no longer required to match each payment to a single invoice, even if funds are received collectively for multiple invoices.
Dealer banks will now have the flexibility to reconcile older invoices first, following a ‘first-in, first-out’ approach.
According to industry representatives, the policy will boost cross‑border e‑commerce, enhance Bangladesh’s visibility in international online markets, and create opportunities for small and medium‑sized exporters.
The new framework is anticipated to accelerate more diversified export growth and help integrate Bangladeshi goods more seamlessly into the global digital retail ecosystem.
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