Exporters to receive same cash incentives as last FY
The subsidy rates announced in the last financial year for exports have not been changed.
The government has decided to continue cash incentives for the export of products in 43 categories in the first six months of the 2025-26 fiscal year.
According to a circular issued by the Foreign Exchange Policy Department of the central bank today (10 July), the subsidy rates announced in the last financial year for exports have not been changed.
"Exporters will receive cash incentives ranging from 0.30% to a maximum of 10% — the same rates offered in the previous financial year," the circular stated.
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The circular also clarified that the cash assistance will be applicable for exports made between 1 July and 30 December 2025.
An official from Bangladesh Bank told The Business Standard, "The circular has been issued as per the government's decision, maintaining the previous rates of cash incentives for the current fiscal year.
"The rates were reduced last year, and those revised rates will continue unchanged for now."
According to central bank rules, the cash incentives apply to a wide range of products, and exporters must undergo an audit by external auditors or audit firms before receiving the subsidy.
Such audits can be conducted through external audit firms assigned to the respective banks.
