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DHAKA, Nov 24, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed shipments under a Business-to-Business-to-Consumer (B2B2C) framework to expand the country's export channels.
 
To this end, the central bank today issued a circular,  enabling exporters to sell goods to global consumers through internationally recognized online platforms and marketplaces.
 
Under the new circular, Authorized Dealer (AD) banks will now facilitate exports from Bangladesh where the overseas consignee is not the final buyer but acts as an intermediary — such as a global platform, marketplace, or third-party warehouse.
 
 To execute exports under this framework, exporters shall provide AD banks with documented proof of their registration on globally recognised online platforms or warehouses.
 
As traditional sales contracts are typically absent in B2B2C structures, exporters may declare the value of shipments based on proforma invoices.
 
 AD banks are allowed to accept shipping documents prepared in the name of the consignee providing warehousing or other facilitating services, said the circular.
 
In terms of proceeds realisation, AD banks may receive export payments through normal banking channels, including payments routed via legitimate international payment service operators.
 
Since export receipts under platform-based sales may cover multiple shipments, the central bank has relaxed the requirement for one-to-one payment matching.
 
 The AD banks may settle receipts using the First-in, First-out (FIFO) method, allowing earlier shipments to be adjusted first.