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09 March, 2022

What is authorized dealer? What are the roles/ functions of authorized dealers?

 Authorized Dealers:

As per section 2 of Foreign Exchange Regulation act 1947, Authorized Dealer means a person, for the time being authorized to deal in Foreign Exchange. In other words Authorized Dealer means a Bank, authorized by Central Bank to deal in foreign exchange. There are some persons or firms, authorized by Central Bank to deal in foreign exchange with limited scope, are called Authorized Money Changers.

 

Functions of Authorised Dealer

Authorised Dealer can handle all kinds of Foreign Exchange tr ansaction as per FER Act 1947 und er the instruction of Bangladesh Bank. Following are the main function of an Authorised Dealer.


1. Exchange of Foreign Currencies.

2. To make arrangement with Foreign Correspondent.

3. Buying & Selling Foreign Currencies

4. Handling of Inward & Outward Remittance

5. Opening of L/C & Settlement of Payment.

6. Investment in Foreign Trade.

7. Opening & Maintenance of Accounts with  Foreign Banks 'under intimation  to

Bangladesh Bank.

8. Export documents handling