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Bangladesh opens 10 lakh taka loan scheme for informal sector workers
Students, rickshaw pullers, tea vendors, masons and other informal workers in Bangladesh can now access loans of up to 10 lakh taka under a newly expanded lending programme. The initiative aims to provide financial support to self-employed and underemployed populations traditionally excluded from formal banking.
LSN Bangladesh ·
A new loan facility has been rolled out across Bangladesh to extend credit access to workers in the informal economy who typically face barriers in obtaining conventional bank financing. The scheme offers loans of up to 10 lakh taka to eligible borrowers including students, rickshaw pullers, tea sellers, construction workers, and others engaged in self-employment or casual labour.
The programme represents an effort by authorities to broaden financial inclusion and provide working capital to segments of the population that form a substantial portion of Bangladesh's workforce. Applicants from various occupational backgrounds can now approach participating financial institutions to apply for the loans, which are designed to support business expansion, skill development, and income-generating activities.
The eligibility criteria and terms of the loan scheme have been structured to accommodate the circumstances of informal sector workers, addressing challenges faced by this demographic in accessing credit through traditional banking channels. Officials have indicated that the initiative aims to encourage entrepreneurship and economic activity among underserved populations across the country.
Details regarding application procedures, repayment schedules, and participating lending institutions are expected to be disseminated through government channels to ensure maximum outreach to potential beneficiaries.