Export incentive rates to remain unchanged in H2 FY26

Business Desk :

The government has extended export cash incentive facilities until June 30, 2026, continuing a long-standing policy measure to support exporters amid ongoing global economic challenges.

According to a notification issued by the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, exporters will remain eligible to receive cash incentives at existing rates for shipments made during the extended period. The facility was earlier scheduled to expire on December 31, 2025.

As a result, the rate at which the incentives were given to exporters from July 1 to December 31, 2025, will remain effective for the next six months.

The directive states that the export incentive or cash assistance rates have not been changed in any new sector in the second half of the current fiscal year.

A Finance Division source said that the decision to maintain the existing incentive structure has been taken to ensure the stability of exporters in the context of uncertainty in global trade, dollar crisis and pressure on export orders.

In this, readymade garment and other export-oriented sectors will continue to receive ongoing support.
Bangladesh Bank has been requested to take further necessary measures in this regard.

At the same time, the Foreign Exchange Policy Department has been asked to give necessary instructions to implement the matter.

The letter signed by Finance Division Director Mohammad Sohrab Hossain mentioned that the government’s decision will be effective immediately and will remain in force until June 30, 2026.

Exporters feel that while it is a relief that the incentive rate remains unchanged at a time of ongoing global economic pressure and reduced demand in major markets, it may become a challenge to maintain competitiveness in many sectors without additional support.