DHAKA, July 5, (V7N) – The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has unveiled export incentive and cash assistance rates for 43 sectors for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with the aim of strengthening the nation's export competitiveness and driving growth across key industries.
Effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, the incentives are designed to support a wide range of sectors, from textiles and RMG to agriculture, technology, and leather.
Garments and Textiles
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Local textile sector: 1.5% alternative cash incentive
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Textile exports to Eurozone countries: additional 0.5% special assistance
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RMG SMEs (knitwear, woven, sweaters): 3% incentive
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New products or new markets (excluding US, Canada, EU, UK): 2% incentive
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RMG sector: 0.3% special cash assistance (continued)
Jute and Leather
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Diversified jute goods: 10% incentive
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Hessian, sacking, CBC: 5%
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Jute yarn and twine: 3%
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Finished leather products: 10%
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Crust and finished leather (Savar Tannery or with ETP): 6%
Agriculture
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Vegetables, fruits, processed agro-items, potatoes, halal meat and processed meat: 10% incentive
Pharma and IT
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Software, ITES, and hardware: 6%
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Freelancers in software/ITES: 2.5%
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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API): 5%
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Pharmaceutical products: 6%
Other Industries
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Accumulator batteries: 10%
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Furniture, agar and atar, jute-stick boards: 8%
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Ship exports, plastics, handmade items (hogla, straw, garment waste): 6%
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Rice, bicycles and parts, cement sheets: 3%
The central bank has clarified that all claims must be audited by BB-empanelled audit firms, with existing rules and conditions continuing to apply. All authorized dealer banks have been directed to notify their clients about the updated incentive structure and procedural guidelines.
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