Bangladesh is predominantly an agricultural country where agriculture sector plays a vital role in accelerating the economic growth. The majority of the population here directly or indirectly related with “Krishi”( The Bengali term “Krishi” means Agriculture) which contributes a significant portion to GDP (14.23% according to the Bangladesh Economic Review 2018).
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) was established under the Bangladesh Krishi Bank order 1973 (President’s Order No 27 of 1973) in order to boost up our economy by providing financing facilities to our Agriculture Sector. BKB is being run as a Banking Company under the Banking Company Act-1991.
Its Head Office is located at Krishi Bank Bhaban, 83-85 Motijheel Commercial Area, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.
The main objective of BKB is to provide easier and hassle free credit disbursement facilities to the farmers, people engaged in agricultural activites i.e. Crop production, Fish culture, Animal Husbandry etc & entrepreneurs involved in development of agro-based industries and cottage industries.It’s primary aim was to bring people out of General High Interest Rate Lending System-over which the bank is working over than three decades.
The Bank is guided in accordance with the policies and principles of the Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. BKB has an authorized capital of Tk. 15,000 Million (Taka Fifteen thousand Million) only and paid up capital of Tk. 9,000 Million (Taka Nine thousand Million) only which is fully paid by the Government. The Bank started commercial functioning since 1977 to generate more loan-able fund from the idle rural and urban savings and invest them for the betterment of our economy.
The Bank operates its function through its 1038 branches (except Rajshahi and Rangpur Division) & all are Online Branches. It has 16 foreign exchange (Authorized dealer) branches. In the field level the Bank has 9 Divisional, 54 Chief Regional and Regional offices for close supervision of the branch activities. For smooth operation, as a part of internal control and compliance system, the bank has also 63 field level audit offices of which 9 at Divisional and 54 at Regional levels. In the Head Office the Bank has 7 Divisions headed by General Managers, 25 Departments and a Staff College headed by General Managers.Local Principal Office of BKB is headed by a General Manager. The existing strength of Bank’s manpower is 9430 against the approved strength of 13680 as on 31 December, 2010.The Bank has a Board of Directors comprising of 11 members.
The Board is headed by the Chairman. The Board Chairman is generally an experienced professional/ex-professional who has wide acceptability and rapport. The Directors represent both public and private sectors and are appointed by the Government.The Managing Director is the Chief Executive of the Bank. He is appointed by the Government. The Bank has three posts of Deputy Managing Directors and they are appointed by the Government. The Bank has 17 posts of General Managers. They are also appointed by the Government.
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB), the largest specialized bank of the country, was established under the President Order No. 27 of 1973 to finance climate-dependent uncertain and risky agriculture sector. BKB performs all sorts of banking activities including deposit, loan and foreign exchange transactions has introduced Online Banking, Computerized Banking and and automated foreign remittance system.
Authorized capital of the bank as determined by the government amounts to Tk. 1500 (Fifteen hundred) Crore only and paid up capital Tk. 900 (Nine Hundred) Crore only.
To administrate the bank in accordance with the government policies and regulatory bodies BKB has an appreciable Board of Directors comprised of the Chairman and ten other Directors appointed by the government.
Deposit Operational Accounts: The BKB Savings Account gives you the freedom to conduct your banking transactions at a very simple way. Savings Account can be opened in any branch of BKB by any Bangladeshi citizen who is minimum 18 years old or a group of individuals which can be operated singly or jointly. We offer competitive interest rate on the outstanding balance.
BKB Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) Account, Monthly Sonchoy Scheme (MSS), BKB Monthly Profit Scheme, Time Deposits (BKB own products).
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) is the pioneer of agricultural credit in Bangladesh. BKB provides credit facilities for farmers, marginal farmers, extreme poor, sharecroppers and to the mass people of Bangladesh who are the real players in making agricultural outputs and success of rural economy.
BKB has been engaged in Foreign Exchange Business since 1980. It deals in all kinds of export, import, remittance and other sorts of foreign exchange business.
The Bank has started financing to renowned corporate bodies of the country for many years. This has opened a new arena of utilizing agri-product marketing channels of the companies in easy terms and at a lower interest rate.
Bangladesh Krishi Bank was established under BKB Order 1973 with the objective of strengthening rural economy by extending credit support to agricultural and agro-based sectors.
Computer and IT services plays a positive effect on banking system. Afterwards, computer system made it possible to centralize authority and control in the banking services. In this continuation, Bangladesh Krishi Bank has introduced Computerization, Computerized Banking and Core Banking Solution (Online Banking), Automated Teller Machine (ATM), BACH, RTGS, NPSB services. BKB steps advanced in digitization in order to offer modern and up to the mark banking facilities to it’s valuable clients.
Providing loan facilities for achieving self-sufficiency in food production and strengthening rural economy.
Besides reaching banking facilities to the people’s doorsteps, giving agricultural, SME and agro-based industrial loans for achieving self sufficiency in food production and elimination of poverty.
Phone: 88029560021
Email: dgmvsd@krishibank.org.bd
Swift code: BKBABDDH
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