Persons ordinarily resident in Bangladesh may open with foreign exchange
brought in at the time of their return from travel abroad.
Time Bar of Opening A/C
Any time after returning to Bangladesh. However, upto USD 5000
or equivalent can be deposited any time after returning from abroad while amount exceeding
USD 5000 or equivalent (with declaration to customs authority in FMJ Form) can be deposited
within one month of return from abroad.
What to deposit
Foreign exchange brought in from abroad in the forms of notes, coins, TCs,
draft, etc. can be deposited only to such account.
Deposit balance may be used
Balance of RFCD accounts may be sent abroad through
banking channel, encashed to BDT for local disbursements or currency notes, TCs & cards while
proceeding abroad.
A/C Opening Requirements
2 copies of recent PP size Photograph
Photocopy of Passport
Photocopy of work permit and salary certificate or employer’s certificate.
