Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Bangladesh Bank on Sunday extended the deadline for raw jute exporters to apply for loan rescheduling, aiming to support businesses facing liquidity challenges and help regularise defaulted loans.

According to a circular issued by the Banking Regulation and Policy Department (BRPD) of the central bank, exporters now have until June 30, 2026, to submit their applications.

Earlier, exporters were required to apply by December 31, 2025, by making a down payment or a one-time deposit of two percent of their existing loan as of December 31, 2024.

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Many could not meet the deadline due to complications in both global and domestic export markets.

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