SMEs in Bangladesh: The Backbone of the Economy
Bangladesh's SMEs employ tens of millions and produce about a quarter of GDP, yet struggle for credit. The definitions, data and policies behind them.
Bangladesh's SMEs employ tens of millions and produce about a quarter of GDP, yet struggle for credit. The definitions, data and policies behind them.
bKash, launched on 21 July 2011 as a BRAC Bank subsidiary, is Bangladesh's largest mobile financial service — 82 million verified customers at the end of 2025, over 350,000 agents, investment from the IFC, Gates Foundation, Ant Group and SoftBank, and a record net profit of Tk 661 crore in 2025.
Read MoreBangladesh Bank is well-positioned for continued success in the years to come. Bangladesh Bank is the central bank of Bangladesh and a key player in the country's financial sector.
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