Dhaka Bank signs participation deal with Bangladesh Bank for Startup Refinancing Scheme

Dhaka Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank for Tk 5 billion Startup Fund Refinancing Scheme, according to a press release.

Start-ups who are introducing new products, services, or processes using technology or intellectual property to meet domestic or global demand, demonstrating rapid scalability, and having the capacity to reshape or significantly improve existing markets through disruptive innovation will be able to avail Startup loan at 4 per cent interest rate.

The agreement was signed by Mr. Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman, Additional Director of Bangladesh Bank, and Mr. A K M Shahnawaj, Managing Director (CC) of Dhaka Bank PLC at Bangladesh Bank on 2nd August 2025.

Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur joined the program online, while Ms. NurunNahar, Deputy Governor and Ms. Husne Ara Shikha, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank and Mr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman Palash, Head of MSME & Emerging Business Division of Dhaka Bank, were present at the ceremony.

As per the Central Bank's Master Circular issued on July 9, 2025; eligible startup entrepreneurs can now avail refinance loans at 4 per cent interest rate. The circular also raised loan ceilings for startups, setting limits between Tk 20 million and Tk 80 million.