Meghna Bank PLC has joined Bangladesh Bank’s BDT 2,000 crore Pre-Finance Scheme for the Growth and Development of the Leather and Leather Goods Industry. Under this scheme, eligible entrepreneurs in the sector will have access to financing at a concessional interest rate of 7% per annum.

In this connection, an Agreement was signed between Bangladesh Bank and Meghna Bank PLC at a ceremony held at Bangladesh Bank today. On behalf of Meghna Bank, Md. Sadiqur Rahman, Additional Managing Director, and Mohammad Sohel Miah, SEVP & Head of SME Banking Division, participated in the programme.

Among the senior officials of Bangladesh Bank present at the event were Deputy Governor Mr. Md. Anis Ur Rahman, Executive Director Ms. Nahid Rahman, and Director of the SME & Special Programmes Department (SMESPD), Mr. Md. Zabdul Islam, along with other senior officials.

Through this initiative, Meghna Bank aims to support the growth of the country’s leather and leather goods industries by facilitating access to affordable financing, encouraging environmentally sustainable production practices, strengthening export competitiveness and creating employment opportunities.

Meghna Bank remains committed to expanding access to affordable finance for CMSME and agricultural entrepreneurs through various Bangladesh Bank refinance and pre-finance schemes.