NRB Bank PLC. has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank for lending to the SME customers under refinancing start-up fund of BDT 500 crore with a view to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting emerging business ventures across the country.

The signing ceremony has taken place at the Jahangir Alam Conference Hall of Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday, January 06, 2026. Mr. Nawshad Mustafa, Director, SMESPD of Bangladesh Bank and Mr. Md. Shaheen Howlader, Deputy Managing Director of NRB Bank PLC, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Ms.Nurun Nahar, Hon’ble Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank graced the event as a chief guest and Ms. Husne Ara Shikha, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank also present in the event. Other Senior officials from both the organizations were also present at the event.

Under this agreement, NRB Bank will extend loans to start-up entrepreneurs on easy terms through Bangladesh Bank’s refinancing facility. Alongside financing, the Bank will help entrepreneurs to manage and scale up their businesses more effectively.

This initiative marks another milestone in NRB Bank’s continued efforts to foster financial inclusion, empower new start-ups and accelerate the nation’s journey towards a resilient and innovation-driven economy.