Written by The Banking Post
In a move aimed at stabilizing the domestic market and ensuring adequate supply of key food items during the month of Ramadan, Bangladesh Bank has issued a circular on November 12, 2025 permitting the commercial imports of several essential commodities on deferred payment terms.
According to the circular, importers are now allowed to import rice, wheat, onion, pulse, edible oil, sugar, chickpea, pea, spices, and dates under supplier’s or buyer’s credit arrangements with a usance period of up to 90 days.
The central bank stated that this facility will remain valid until March 31, 2026, providing flexibility to importers in managing their payment obligations.
Earlier, Bangladesh Bank also allowed flexibility in determining LC margins for these same essential commodities based on banker–customer relationships.
