F.Ex.operation in banks

Under this arrangement, after the goods are shipped, the exporter submits the concerned documents to the negotiating bank for negotiation. The documents should be negotiated strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions and within the period mentioned in the letter of credit. If the documents are found complying the terms and conditions of L/C, the bank may purchase/discount the drafts/documents.

Purchase of DP and DA bill’s In such case, the banks purchase/discount the DP (Documents against Payment) and DA (Documents against Acceptance) bills operated under the payment method of documentary collection. While doing so, the banks scrutinize all the export documents separately and minutely. Clear instructions is to be obtained from the drawer of the bill in regard to all important issues related to the negotiation of the bills.

Advance against Export Bills surrendered for collection Banks generally accept export bills for collection of proceeds when they are not drawn under a L/C or when the documents, even though drawn against an L/C contains some discrepancies. Bills drawn under L/C, without any discrepancy in the documents, are generally negotiated by the bank and the exporter gets the money from the bank immediately.

However, if the bill is not eligible for negotiation, the exporter may obtain advance from the bank against the security of export bills. In addition to the export bills, banks usually ask for collateral security like a guarantee by a third party and equitable / registered mortgage of property.

FOREIGN REMITTANCE Function of Foreign Remittance Department OUTWARD REMITTANCES: Outward remittances are those sent aboard in foreign exchange. These also include payment into convertible Taka account or non-resident Taka Account (the so-called vostro Account) of foreign banks maintained with banks in Bangladesh. The bank must exercise utmost care to see that foreign exchange sold to a client is used for the declared purpose.

Travel Related Services: There would be a large number of customers-- regular as well as casual-- coming to the bank to buy foreign exchange for travel abroad on various purposes.Up to US$ 1000 or equivalent per person may be issued during a calendar year to Bangladesh nationals proceeding by air to destinations in SAARC member countries and Myanmar. Within this annual limit, up to $ 500 or equivalent may be issued per person for overland travels to these countries. For visits to destinations in other countries foreign exchange up to $ 3,000 per person may be issued during a calendar year.

Medical Treatment Abroad : Up to $10,000 or equivalent may be released by the branch on the basis of a recommendation of the Medical Board set up by the Health Directorate, foreign exchange may be released as per the cost estimate given by the foreign medical institution. Applications for release of