Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has formed a Tk 10,000-crore refinance scheme to boost agricultural production, generate employment, and ensure national food security.

The three-year scheme came into effect on June 8, 2026, offering credit to end-borrowers at a maximum interest rate of 8 percent. A total of 42 commercial banks have already signed participation agreements with the central bank to disburse loans under this facility.

Under the scheme, farmers and rural entrepreneurs can access financing across crops, agricultural machinery, livestock, fisheries, and various rural income-generating activities.

According to the central bank guidelines, the maximum loan limit for a single borrower is set at Tk 30 lakh for crop cultiva...