13/05/2026
Big news for Bangladesh's startup ecosystem!
Bangladesh Bank's FEID Circular No. 01 (March 8, 2026) introduces landmark liberalizations in foreign equity transfer rules — and at Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited, we believe this is a game-changer for startups and investors alike.
Here's what changed and why it matters:
✅No Bangladesh Bank approval needed for share transfers up to BDT 1 billion — faster exits for foreign investors means more appetite to invest in the first place.
✅ No independent valuation report required for deals under BDT 10 million — dramatically reducing costs and red tape for early-stage deals.
✅ Three internationally accepted valuation methods (NAV, Market Comparable, DCF) now formally recognized — giving startups fair, globally-benchmarked valuations.
✅ AD banks now empowered to process repatriation within 5 working days — speed that global investors demand.
✅ Price-to-Sales (P/S) multiples specifically recognized for tech and startup companies — finally, a framework that reflects how modern startups are valued.
For years, bureaucratic friction in foreign equity exits has been one of the biggest deterrents to international VC investment in Bangladesh. This circular directly addresses that friction.
Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited welcomes this progressive step by Bangladesh Bank. A more transparent, faster, and globally aligned foreign investment framework is exactly what our startup ecosystem needs to compete regionally and attract the capital our entrepreneurs deserve.
The future of Bangladeshi startups just got a little brighter.
