BRAC Bank empowers 8,500 farming families through sustainable agri-finance
BRAC Bank has transformed agricultural financing in Bangladesh, supporting over 8,500 farming families and disbursing BDT 59.39 crore in the last two years.The bank’s efforts have directly benefited nearly 35,000 rural individuals, improving food security, boosting productivity, and uplifting livelihoods, particularly in remote, climate-vulnerable areas.True to its mission as an SME-focused bank, BRAC Bank has prioritised smallholder and marginal farmers, often excluded from formal financing. Through its digital agri-lending platform Shubidha, farmers can access credit within 20 minutes with minimal documentation and without the need to visit a bank branch.This fintech-first model has bridged critical gaps in credit, technology, and financial inclusion, offering dignity and aut...
