Latest News for NRIs in Bangladesh

This page is a dated log of specific regulatory and bilateral developments already reflected in this platform's guides for Bangladesh, not a real-time news feed. Each item links to the full guide covering it. Given the pace of change discussed below, this platform recommends confirming current guidance directly with the Indian High Commission, Dhaka.

India-Side and Bangladesh-Side Developments Affecting NRIs

• Bangladesh accedes to the Hague Apostille Convention (29 July 2024, in force 30 March 2025)

  Bangladesh became a Hague Apostille Convention member, a genuine difference from Nepal and Bhutan discussed in this platform's Property guide, though the practical process is still worth confirming with the Indian High Commission given how recently this changed.

  Property for NRIs
• Political transition: interim government under Dr. Muhammad Yunus (August 2024)

  Sheikh Hasina's departure and the formation of an interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, discussed in this platform's Business guide with the explicit recommendation to confirm current conditions before relying on any snapshot.

  Business for NRIs
• February 2026 general election

  Bangladesh held a general election in February 2026, discussed in this platform's guides as part of the ongoing 2024-2026 political transition -- current developments should be confirmed directly rather than relied on from any single snapshot.

  Family for NRIs
• FEMA repatriation limit -- USD 1 million per financial year (Standing rule)

  Sale proceeds and other eligible balances in an NRO account can be repatriated abroad up to USD 1 million (or equivalent) per financial year, subject to Form 15CA/15CB certification by the authorized dealer bank.

  Compliance for NRIs