Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- 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.

The extension comes at a time when Bangladesh's exporters are facing subdued global demand, higher production and logistics costs, and stricter compliance requirements in major markets such as the European Union and the United States.

In January 2024, ...