Solution:

• If contract provides, reliance on force majeure clauses in the proforma Invoice/sales contract and other contracts, is possible. If contract do not provide for such clauses it may not be implied into the contract.
• Alternatively, it may be possible to rely on the principles of frustration of contract due to impossibility of performance.
• Possible impact on Loan: Reliance on Bangladesh Bank Circular no. 05/19 of BRPD or any amendment thereof or any possible new circular may be possible, allowing reschedulement of loan.
• Insurance Arrangements: Need to check whether insurance policy covers such situation.
• Labour law: Layoff allowing payment of reduced salary etc & if the situation demands in extreme cases, retrenchment under labour law and/or unpaid long leave may be considered.
• Carriage contract: Exclusion of liability for Act of God may be relied upon.

COVID-19 MANAGING RISKS: SUPPLY CHAIN AND TRADE 

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COVID-19 MANAGING RISKS: TAXATION

Our COVID-19 Taxation, Finance, Shipping, Commercial, DR Practice Group prepared a bulletin on Managing Risks: Taxation. It covers the key risks factors and the benefits of managing such risks. 

COVID-19 MANAGING RISKS: FINANCE 

Our COVID-19 Taxation, Finance, Shipping, Commercial, DR Practice Group prepared a bulletin on Managing Risks: Finance covering summary of circulars of Bangladesh Bank. 

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