NRBC Bank Facilitates Open Loan

Disbursement to Fishermen in Bagerhat Fishermen other professionals in Bagerhat received loans under the Bangladesh Bank Refinance Scheme for holders of Tk. 10, Tk. 50 and Tk. 100 bank accounts through an Open loan disbursement program. The loans were distributed on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at a program titled "Open Loan Disbursement and Views Exchange on Financial Inclusion of Marginalized People under the Bangladesh Bank Refinance Scheme," organized by NRBC Bank PLC in its capacity as the Lead Bank in Bagerhat district. Through 19 participating bank branches in the district, a total of Tk. 20 million (Tk. 2 crore) was disbursed among 48 fishermen. The program was presided over by Agriculturist Md. Abdul Halim, Head of Khulna and Barishal Zones of NRBC Bank. Among others present were Zahidul Islam Molla, General Manager of the Khulna Region of Sonali Bank PLC; Md. Romjan Ali Bhuiyan, Head of SME-Business, Micro & Agri Division of NRBC Bank PLC; Md. Tarikul Islam Khan, Chief Regional Manager of Bagerhat Region of Bangladesh Krishi Bank; Sheikh Alauddin Hossain, Deputy General Manager of Rupali Bank PLC; and Abhimanyu Kumar Mondal, Deputy General Manager of Janata Bank PLC. Speaking at the program, Md. Romjan Ali Bhuiyan, Head of SME Business, Micro & Agri Division of NRBC Bank, said that the refinance fund established by Bangladesh Bank is enabling financially disadvantaged and marginalized people to become self-reliant by providing loans at a concessional interest rate of only 7 percent. Under the scheme, eligible borrowers can avail loans ranging from Tk. 50,000 to Tk. 500,000. He said the initiative aims to create new entrepreneurs at the grassroots level and generate employment opportunities across local communities. He further added that, through its extensive nationwide network, NRBC Bank continues to support cottage, micro and small enterprises by providing financing and a wide range of banking services, thereby contributing to inclusive and sustainable economic development. Bangladesh Bank has established a Tk. 7.50 billion (Tk. 750 crore) refinance fund for marginal and landless farmers, low-income professionals, school banking account holders, small traders and customers maintaining Tk. 10, Tk. 50 and Tk. 100 accounts. Under this program, eligible customers can obtain loans through scheduled commercial banks across the country.