Bangladesh Krishi Bank

Bangladesh Krishi Bank is a fully government owned bank in Bangladesh founded in 1973. The primary purpose of the bank is to provide services to farmers and agricultural industry.[1]

Bangladesh Krishi Bank
TypeGovernment owned
IndustryBanking
FoundedDhaka, Bangladesh
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Key people
Mr. Md. Nasiruzzaman (Chairman)
Mr. Md. Ismail Hossain (Managing Director)
ProductsBanking services
Consumer Banking
Corporate Banking
Investment Banking
WebsiteBangladesh Krishi Bank

History

Bangladesh Krishi Bank is one of seven state owned banks in Bangladesh.[2] In 2015 the bank incurred a loss of 1589.3 million taka.[3] The Bank worked with the agriculture department of Bangladesh to provide loans to Boro rice Cultivators.[4] The bank was asked to stop providing loans to non-agricultural purposes. The Bank provided 19.26 billion taka loans for non-agricultural purposes from 2010 to 2013.

References
  1. "About Us". krishibank.org.bd. Archived from the original on 2016-01-05. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  2. "State-owned banks in Bangladesh cut interest rates". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  3. "Tk 1 crore or more in 1.14 lakh accounts". The Daily Star. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  4. "Massive Boro cultivation in Netrakona". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Retrieved 3 February 2016.


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