rural economy

Agent banking: Rural borrowers still get fewer loans against deposits

At the end of June this year, 30 banks with agent banking outlets in suburban, rural areas provided Tk 40,870 crore in loans
24 August 2026

BB sets 54% higher agri and rural credit target

The central bank said banks will disburse Tk 60,000 crore in this fiscal year
17 August 2026

Is the family farm disappearing?

The depeasantisation thesis associated with Kautsky and popularised as “the Agrarian Question” needs to be subtly understood in Bangladesh.
24 May 2024

Rural Bangladesh needs next-generation village roads

The streets of rural Bangladesh should value the safety and wellbeing of its users.
15 September 2022