DHAKA, Jan 11, 2023 (BSS) - The National Bank Limited has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank for disbursement of loans under Taka 5000 crore refinancing scheme for the agriculture sector to ensure food security in the country.

In presence of Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukdar, managing director & CEO of National Bank Limited Md. Mehmood Husain and director of Agricultural Credit Department of Bangladesh Bank Md. Abul Kalam Azad signed the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions on January 8, said a press release today.

Bangladesh Bank deputy governor A.K.M Sajedur Rahman Khan along with other senior officials of Bangladesh Bank agricultural credit department and chief executive officers of the banks participating in the scheme were present at the signing ceremony.