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Why SME banking will define Bangladesh's next phase of economic growth

2026-06-28 12:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's next chapter of economic growth will be shaped not only by large industries but also by the strength and resilience of its small and...

Success is subject to execution

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

A big financing programme aimed at small businesses could unlock a long-neglected segment of the economy. But success will depend on institutions venturing into unfamiliar...

Shifting away from collateral-based lending key to CMSME survival

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) remain the backbone of Bangladesh's economy with a major contribution of nearly 30 per cent of GDP...

How Prime Bank supporting CMSMEs with finances

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

In the bustling markets of Bangladesh, from rural trading hubs to emerging industrial clusters, millions of small businesses were quietly shaping the nation's economic future....

Islami Bank's SME financing and future vision for sustainable economic transformation

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector is one of the key pillars of Bangladesh's economic growth, employment generation, and inclusive development. The sector contributes...

Dutch-Bangla Bank to increase CMSME financing to 27 pc by 2029

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

Dutch-Bangla Bank plans to increase CMSME financing to 27 per cent of its total loan portfolio by 2029 as part of its efforts to promote...

Midland Bank’s e-loan aims at addresing MSME’s financing problem

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

To meet banking needs of rapidly evolving Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector, Midland Bank PLC transforms its strategy to support a new generation...

NRBC embraces relationship-based banking for MSMEs

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

NRBC Bank PLC moves beyond traditional lending practices and embraced a relationship-based banking model to support rapidly evolving Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector.In...

SME financing means creating jobs, opportunities

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

Al Arafah Islami Bank PLC intensifies its banking approaches to become a trusted partner of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as the bank firmly...

SME sector to see notable opportunities and challenges in next five years

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

The banker narrates entire spectrum of vast prospects and soluble ways concerning the small and medium enterprises. In his view, SMEs are the economic backbone...

BRAC Bank creates 2.0m SME entrepreneurs in 25 years

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

Breaking the barriers of yesteryear, a banker to the umpteen unbanned, namely BRAC Bank, has helped create more than 2.0 million entrepreneurs over the past...

PKSF aids govt's move to promote CMSME sector

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

PKSF's role extends far beyond financing. It works to strengthen the entrepreneurial capabilities and facilitate market linkages."We work to strengthen entrepreneurial capabilities, facilitate market linkages...

CMSME sector a powerful driver of national development

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

The Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (CMSME) sector stands as the undisputed backbone of Bangladesh's economy. As the nation navigates a complex macroeconomic landscape...

SME financing can be sustainable, profitable

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

NCC Bank has placed CMSME financing at the centre of its business strategy and offers a diversified range of financial products and services tailored to...

Supporting SMEs is a national economic priority

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

Southeast Bank PLC enhanced its efforts to expand its Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) portfolio treating it a national economic priority. The bank's Head of...

Alliance Finance eyes greater financial access for SME entrepreneurs

2026-06-28 00:00:00

SMEs in Bangladesh

Alliance Finance PLC has introduced a few digital initiatives, including e-KYC and SMS-based customer services, to streamline processes and enhance customer convenience. Head of Business...