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DHAKA, April 24, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed the mobile 
operators to receive roaming bills in Taka.

"To make roaming services easier for resident Bangladeshi travellers, it has 
been decided that mobile operators in Bangladesh can accept payments from a 
customer in Taka, up to a maximum of Taka6,000 per trip and Taka30,000 over a 
calendar year," said a BB circular issued today.
 
Earlier, Bangladeshi travellers had to make payments in foreign currency 
through international cards to use roaming services.
 
Mobile operators are asked to follow certain instructions while activating 
roaming services.
 
The limit cannot exceed in aggregate for the use of more than one mobile 
number or operator. The traveller shall have a valid visa and ticket. Roaming 
services should be activated one week before the journey, the circular noted.
 
The central bank has also allowed mobile operators to make payments to 
network operators abroad.
 
In this case, banks need to comply with some instructions, as per the 
circular.