United Finance partners with IFC to strengthen SME Financing
November 03, 2025 00:00:00
United Finance PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), marked by the signing of an agreement at the United Finance's head office in Dhaka on Saturday, says a press release.
This collaboration aims to enhance United Finance's capabilities in affordable home loans and SME financing through a comprehensive diagnostic assessment led by IFC.
The agreement was signed by Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Managing Director of United Finance PLC, and Mehdi Cherkaoui, Regional Upstream and Advisory Manager, South Asia, Financial Institutions Group (FIG) at IFC, on behalf of their respective organisations.
The signing ceremony was graced by distinguished representatives from both IFC and United Finance. From IFC, Partha Guha Thakura, Country Anchor for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal (Upstream and Advisory, FIG), Md Rezwanur Rahman, Investment Officer (FIG), and Mushtari Manzoor, Associate Operations Officer (Upstream and Advisory, FIG) were present. Representing United Finance were Mohammed Abul Ahsan, Deputy Managing Director, and Lingkon Mondal, Chief Financial Officer, along with other senior officials from both organisations.
With over 36 years of service, United Finance PLC stands as one of Bangladesh's leading non-banking financial institutions. Operating through 23 branches nationwide, the company maintains a robust presence in SME and affordable housing finance, contributing to inclusive economic development across the country.