Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Bangladesh Bank has relaxed the foreign currency rules for exporters in specialized zones like Export Processing Zones (EPZs), Private Export Processing Zones (PEPZs), Economic Zones, and High-Tech Parks to retain foreign currency.

This move is aimed at simplifying foreign exchange management and streamlining transactions for these businesses.

The central bank issued a circular on Sunday, (August 10), stating that Type B and Type C factories within these zones can now hold their export earnings in a foreign currency account until their back-to-back import liabilities are settled.

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