Deposit can be made in foreign currency only (cash, TC or Drafts or transfer from other FCY account and during temporary visit to Bangladesh by account holders, subject to proper declaration)

Cash withdrawal facility from the account is in local currency in Bangladesh

Payments may be made freely abroad from these foreign currency accounts to the extent of balances lying therein

Global VISA debit card against account balance is issued -can be used anywhere in the world; local expenses to be settled in FCY.

Fund can be used to make investment in Wage Earners' Development Bond/NFCD term deposits.

Account balance is freely remittable.

Bangladesh Nationals residing abroad

People of Bangladeshi Origin

Foreign firms registered abroad and operating in Bangladesh

Foreign missions and their expatriate employees.

In case of individual accounts - age 18+ years

USD 500 or equivalent GBP/EURO/YEN minimum

Customer can open joint account with another Non Resident Bangladeshi (preferably close relatives).

A certified copy of the valid passport, valid visa and a passport size photograph of the applicant; For Non Resident Bangladeshis holding foreign passport, "No visa Required to travel Bangladesh" should be stamped in passport.

Proof of address (utility bill/bank statement copy etc.)

Proof of income (such as last tax return/employment certificate/contract/recent pay slip)

One copy of passport size photo of the nominee which must be attested on the back by the primary account holder Photocopies of the above documents must be certified/ attested by any reputed International Bank/Notary Public/Bangladesh High Commission overseas.

A certified copy of their passport and a passport size photograph (can be certified by a reputed International Bank/ Notary Public/ Bangladesh High Commission overseas)

A certified copy of the original mariner's book with the last port of entry Last work contract, letter from local agent confirming next date of joining vessel or current work contract.

One copy of passport size photo of the nominee (nominee's photo must be attested on the back by the primary account holder) Persons going for Job abroad Persons who are leaving Bangladesh with a job offer can open the account before leaving Bangladesh but no FCY deposit can be taken (zero balance). They will send the remittance after leaving Bangladesh. In such cases the offer letter has to be submitted as proof of income. In such cases VISA debit card and cheque book to be issued after the fund is deposited.

Global VISA Debit Card, which can be used at VISA location worldwide, will be issued for the Individual Accountholders. Cards will be available from June 2009.

Internet Banking facility available for 24x7 banking access for easy monitoring of the account.

Payment of Utility Bills through Internet Banking facility.

No ledger fee

Minimum balance fee USD 10 half-yearly if balance falls below USD 500

No dormant activation charges

Global Debit card annual charges USD 10

Card replacement fee USD 10

PIN replacement fee USD 10

Closing of Account fee USD 10

Closing of Unsatisfactory Account USD 20