Dhaka, March 3 -- Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday instructed commercial banks to offer special term loans to export-oriented industries to ensure timely payment of workers' wages for February 2026.

The central bank issued a circular citing both global and domestic economic pressures that have strained liquidity and production capacity in the country's export sector.

According to Banking Regulation and Policy Department (BRPD) of Bangladesh Bank, the initiative aims to maintain production momentum and support export growth despite falling orders and delayed shipments.

Under the directive, banks can provide term loans to "active" export-oriented units beyond their existing working capital limits.

The loan amount cannot exceed the average of ...