Bangladesh, May 23 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Saturday announced a massive Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package for 2026, aiming to revitalise a slowing national economy, spur private sector development and generate over 2.5 million jobs.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman made the announcement at a press briefing at the central bank headquarters.

Detailing the interest rate structure, the governor said commercial banks will disburse loans under the package at a market interest rate of 10 to 11 pc.

To ease the burden on businesses, the central bank will provide an interest subsidy of 6 to 7 percent, effectively allowing receiving entrepreneurs to secure funds at a subsidised interest rate of just 4 percent.

"Over the past three...