BRAC Bank has set a target of facilitating USD 9 billion in international trade volume in 2026 after recording a historic USD 7.3 billion in 2025, reinforcing its ambition to become Bangladesh’s largest trade bank.
The bank has carried its growth momentum into 2026, facilitating USD 4.52 billion in trade transactions during the first six months of the year. A key milestone came when trade volume crossed USD 1 billion in a single month, underscoring the bank’s expanding role in supporting Bangladesh’s international commerce.
The latest performance builds on a sustained growth trajectory. BRAC Bank’s trade volume has more than doubled over the past five years, increasing from USD 2.8 billion in 2021 to USD 3.6 billion in 2022, USD 4.3 billion in 2023 and USD 5.6 billion in 2024 before reaching a record USD 7.3 billion last year.
As Bangladesh’s trade continues to expand and diversify, businesses are increasingly seeking banking partners that can provide efficient trade finance, foreign exchange solutions and seamless cross-border transactions. BRAC Bank has continued to strengthen its trade finance capabilities through investments in technology, digital trade processing, global correspondent banking relationships and specialised expertise, enabling businesses to transact with greater speed, efficiency and confidence across international markets.
Md. Shaheen Iqbal, Additional Managing Director and Head of Wholesale Banking at BRAC Bank, said, “Our target of achieving USD 9 billion in trade volume in 2026 reflects both the momentum of our trade business and our confidence in Bangladesh’s growing role in global commerce. We are focused on creating greater value for our clients by delivering faster, more efficient and innovative trade finance solutions backed by highest international ratings.”
He added, “Trade finance is a strategic priority for BRAC Bank. We will continue investing in our people, technology and global partnerships to support exporters, importers and businesses of all sizes, while advancing towards our ambition of becoming Bangladesh’s largest trade bank.”
BRAC Bank offers a comprehensive range of trade finance solutions, including import and export finance, letters of credit, bank guarantees, documentary collections, supply chain finance and foreign exchange services. Supported by an extensive global correspondent banking network and digital capabilities, the bank remains committed to helping Bangladeshi businesses seize opportunities in international markets and contribute to the country’s economic growth.