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Published : 15 Jun 2026, 10:15 PM
Bangladeshi entrepreneurs will now be able to sell their products directly to foreign buyers through global online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay.
A central bank directive is facilitating the small-scale exports.
On Monday, Bangladesh Bank issued a notification introducing a regulated framework for such transactions, setting a maximum limit of $5,000 per transaction.
The move opens the door for domestic sellers to list products on platforms including Amazon, AliExpress, eBay, Temu and Flipkart, allowing them to reach international customers directly from home.
The central bank has also scrapped the requirement for an Export Permit Certificate (EXP) for shipments valued up to $1,000, easing documentation for micro exporters.
All such export transactions must be routed through authorised dealer (AD) branches of commercial banks. The banks will verify whether the exporters have valid agreements with the respective international marketplaces.
Entrepreneurs will also be allowed to pay annual subscription fees for online marketplaces through banking channels.
According to the notification, transactions will be settled through exporters’ foreign currency accounts (ERQ).
In cases where refunds are required but insufficient foreign currency is available in the ERQ account, AD branches will adjust the amount from local currency accounts.
The central bank said the framework is designed to facilitate small-value exports and integrate local entrepreneurs into global e-commerce supply chains.
