AB Bank ACCOUNT OPENING which Information and Metarials Needs

• Bangladeshi nationals working /residing abroad (including dual nationality)
• Foreign nationals in Bangladesh or residing abroad
• Foreign firms registered abroad, banks, other than financial institutions including institutional investors who are operating in Bangladesh or abroad and 100% foreign owned (A-Type) industrial units in the EPZ in Bangladesh.
• Foreign missions and their expatriate employees.
• Bangladesh nationals working with Embassies /High Commissions of Bangladesh in foreign countries.
• Bangladeshi nationals working abroad under Government /semi Government Departments, Nationalized Banks and Corporate bodies.
• Bangladeshi nationals working with international and regional agencies like IMF, IBRD, IDB, ADB, and WHO etc. during the period of their deputation abroad.
• Resident Bangladeshi nationals working with the foreign /international organizations (e.g. International University of Technology (IUT)) operating in Bangladesh receiving salary in FCY.
• Eligible currencies: USD, GBP, Euro, JPY

Customer resident in Bangladesh may open RFCD account with foreign exchange brought in at the time of their returns from travel abroad. Eligible currencies are USD, GBP, Euro, JPY.

• Foreign Nationals, Organizations, Diplomatic missions, UN organizations, Non-profit international bodies
• Foreign contractors and consultants engaged for specific project under the Government or semi Government agencies
• Expatriate employees of the above noted missions/ organizations residing in Bangladesh.
• Foreign airlines and shipping lines operating in Bangladesh.

• Foreign Nationals, Foreign organizations, UN organizations
• Diplomatic missions
• Non-profit international bodies.
• Foreign contractors and consultants engaged for specific project under the Govt. or semi Govt agencies
• Expatriate employees of the above noted missions/ organizations residing in Bangladesh.
• Foreign airlines and shipping lines operating in Bangladesh.

Note:

• The proceeds of the Non-convertible Taka account may be utilized to meet the local expenses in Taka only.
• Conversion of any amount from this account in to FC is not allowed
• Transfer of any amount into any convertible A/C is also not allowed

All of the below mentioned individuals /concerns may open a Non-Resident Investor’s Taka Account (NITA) to buy Bangladeshi shares & securities etc.

• Bangladeshi nationals residing abroad (including dual nationality)
• Foreign nationals residing abroad or in Bangladesh
• Foreign firms registered abroad and operating in Bangladesh or abroad

• Companies or firms residing outside Bangladesh.
• Bangladeshi nationals residing outside Bangladesh for the purpose of employment, study, business tour, pleasure trip etc.

• Foreign nationals residing in Bangladesh
• Companies or firms (other than bank) whose head office or controlling office is outside Bangladesh but have operation in Bangladesh.
• Prior approval of Bangladesh Bank is not required for opening the account.