e-loan up to Tk 50,000 proposed

The government has proposed the introduction of a fully digital e-loan that will allow individuals to obtain up to Tk 50,000 through an online process, aiming to improve access to finance and expand financial inclusion.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury unveiled the proposal while presenting the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in parliament on Thursday.

According to the budget proposal, loans of up to Tk 50,000 may be provided for a period of 12 months through a fully digital process to simplify the receipt and disbursement of small loans.

"The introduction of e-loan has been allowed to simplify the receipt and disbursement of small loans. Loans of up to Tk 50,000 may be provided for a period of twelve months through a fully digital process," the finance minister said in his budget speech.

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