Bangladesh Bank has permitted exporters to sell products through international online marketplaces, including Amazon, Alibaba, eBay

Bangladesh’s export sector has taken a major step toward global digital integration as the Bangladesh Bank has officially permitted exporters to sell products directly through international online marketplaces, including Amazon, Alibaba, eBay, Etsy, and other third-party global warehouses.

The central bank issued the directive on Sunday (24 November 2025) through its Foreign Exchange Policy Department, introducing a new framework to strengthen Bangladesh’s participation in the global online retail ecosystem. Under the newly approved Business-to-Business-to-Consumer (B2B2C) model, exporters will be able to ship products to foreign consignees who function not as final buyers, but as intermediaries or marketplace facilitators.

According to the circular, authorized dealer (AD) banks may now process export transactions where the consignee is an online marketplace or logistics platform. Exporters are required to submit proof of registration with the respective global platform or warehouse. Since traditional sales contracts are not common in B2B2C transactions, exporters may declare the value of goods based on a proforma invoice. Banks may also accept shipping documents prepared in the name of the intermediary platform if it serves only as a service provider.

The Bangladesh Bank has further simplified the repatriation of export earnings. Payments may now be received not only through regular banking channels but also via international payment service operators, a practice widely used in global digital commerce. To address the possibility of multiple shipments being paid together, banks may adjust export proceeds using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.

Industry stakeholders view this policy as a transformative step for Bangladesh’s cross-border e-commerce landscape. The new system is expected to expand market access for small and medium-sized exporters, strengthen the country’s presence on global digital platforms, and support the growth of diversified exports through international online retail channels.