Recently, A participation agreement has been signed
between Bangladesh Bank and Meghna Bank PLC to facilitate financing at a
concessional interest rate and on simplified terms under the BDT 5,000 crore
CMSME Working Capital Refinance Fund.On behalf of their respective
organizations, Md. Zabdul Islam, Director, SME & Special Programs
Department, Bangladesh Bank, & Mohammad Sohel Miah, Head of SME Banking,
and Md. Shaidur Rahman, Head of Micro & Small Business, Meghna Bank PLC,
signed the agreement.
Md. Anis Ur Rahman, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank,
attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Nahid Rahman, Executive Director
&ShahanajPervin, Additional Director, Bangladesh Bank, were also
present.The fund has been established under the BDT 60,000 crore stimulus
package announced by Bangladesh Bank to ensure adequate working capital
financing for the CMSME sector, strengthen the productive capacity of viable
enterprises, and accelerate economic activity through increased production,
business operations, and employment generation.
