AIBL inks deal with BB on refinance scheme for food security

Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank and Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd (AIBL) signed an agreement for refinancing scheme of BDT 5,000 crore to increase food production for ensuring food security of the country.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder was present as the chief guest at the signing ceremony on January 8 at the central bank’s Head Office in the capital.

Managing Director and CEO of AIBL Farman R Chowdhury and Central Bank's Agriculture Credit Department Director Md Abul Kalam Azad signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.

Among others, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank AKM Sajedur Rahman Khan, Executive Director Anwarul Islam and other seniors of respective organisations were present on the occasion.

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