The central bank of Bangladesh has relaxed its rules on sending money abroad for businesses operating within the country's special economic zones.
A new circular issued by Bangladesh Bank confirms that authorised dealer banks can now process overseas payments for royalties, technical expertise, and technical assistance fees outside the usual strict limits of foreign exchange regulations.
This new financial flexibility specifically targets firms running operations inside the domestic processing areas of the designated economic zones.
However, the central bank has introduced a clear regulatory check to maintain financial oversight. Any outward payments that go over the standard government limits will still need formal clearance beforehand from the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority.
Furthermore, the state regulator clarified that businesses must get mandatory prior approval from the economic zone's authority before sending any money abroad for similar operational expenses, no matter how small the amount is.
Senior officials explained that the updated directive comes after a thorough review of the central bank's previous guidelines issued in September 2025. All other existing rules regarding overseas money transfers will stay exactly the same.
