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DHAKA, Aug 20, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) has signed agreements with seven banks for participating in Tk 41,000 crore financing packages aimed at supporting productive and priority sectors of the economy.

The agreements were signed today at Bangladesh Bank headquarters in the presence of Deputy Governor Dr Md Kabir Ahmed, Executive Director Md Enamul Karim Khan and senior officials of the central bank and participating banks, said a press release.

The financing packages are part of a broader Tk 60,000 crore coordinated financing initiative designed to inject momentum into the economy, create employment, diversify exports and support productive sectors.

Of the Tk 41,000 crore fund, Tk 20,000 crore will be provided under a pre-financing scheme for supporting closed industries and the service sector, while Tk 5,000 crore will be allocated under a refinancing fund for the CMSME sector.

Another Tk 3,000 crore will be provided under a refinancing scheme to promote export diversification. 

A further Tk 10,000 crore has been earmarked for agriculture and rural sectors to boost agricultural production, ensure food security and create employment. 

Besides, Tk 3,000 crore will be provided under a refinancing scheme to create a special agriculture-based economic hub in northern Bangladesh.

The central bank said the financing initiative is intended to help maintain macroeconomic stability while supporting economic activities, investment and employment.

It also aims to ensure comparatively affordable financing through pre-financing and refinancing mechanisms.

The agreements were initially signed with Sonali Bank PLC, Bank Asia PLC, Eastern Bank PLC, City Bank PLC, Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC, Pubali Bank PLC and BRAC Bank PLC.

On behalf of Bangladesh Bank, Director of the Supervisory Data Management and Analytics Department Md Abdul Mannan signed the agreements, while managing directors of the participating banks signed on behalf of their respective institutions.

Deputy Governor Dr Md Kabir Ahmed highlighted the importance and multifaceted role of the Tk 41,000 crore fund at the signing ceremony.

Bangladesh Bank expects the participating banks to play an important role in channelling the funds to productive and priority sectors and in implementing the initiative effectively.