DHAKA, March 18, 2021 (BSS) – The Rupali Bank Limited (RBL) today disbursed loans around Taka 50 lakh among the farmers in Jashore including flower cultivators who were hit hard from the COVID-19 pandemic in celebration of Mujib Year.
A total of 80 farmers were given such loan ranging from Taka 50,000 to one lakh at a programme organized by the SM Road Branch, Navaran Branch and Baghachra Branch of the RBL at Panisara under Gadkhali of Jashore district, which is a hub for flower cultivation.
Chaired by deputy general manager of Rupali Bank M Iman Ali, the function was addressed, among others, by general manager of the agriculture, rural loan and microcredit department M Mozibur Rahman, deputy general manager Zebu Sultana and SMR Road branch manager M Shahidul Islam.
Speaking on the occasion, Mozibur Raman said that the Rupali Bank has stood beside the COVID-19 affected farmers across the country.
“We’ve been providing loans to farmers on soft terms alongside giving them various suggestions so that the agricultural production is not hindered,” he added.