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USAID, Visa Bangladesh to Drive Financial Inclusion, Payment Digitization
The partnership also focuses on designing and supporting cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Advancing the Modernization and Integration of Payment Systems in the Western Balkans
With support from the World Bank, the Western Balkan economies are making significant progress in aligning their national payment systems with EU standards as part of their accession goals.
Bangladesh Wins Global Center on Adaptation Award for Local Climate Leadership at COP28
During the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai, Bangladesh has secured the Global Center on Adaptation Locally Led Adaptation championship Award in the category of Innovation in Developing Finance.
EBRD Loans $4.4 M to KEP Trust for MSMEs in Kosovo with Focus on Rural, Women-led MSMEs
KEP Trust plans to on-lend the proceeds of the senior, unsecured loan to micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
Denmark Signs Agreement With UNDP and UNCDF Bangladesh to Extend Local Government Initiative on Climate Change for Two Years
The extension of the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change Project will be implemented in two districts of Bangladesh to strengthen communities' resilience to the impacts of climate change.
BGMEA, Mitro Fintech Signs Deal to Improve RMG Workers Financial Inclusion
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association has partnered with Mitro Fintech Ltd to improve the financial inclusion of Ready-Made Garments workers by offering them digital financial solutions.
Huawei, bKash Sign MoU to Strengthen Partnership and Improve Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh
Huawei, a leading global technology solutions provider, recently reaffirmed its commitment to bKash, the leader in mobile payments and financial services in Bangladesh, that will plot the way towards financial inclusion.
Saving Through bKash to Expedite Financial Inclusion From Rural Backwater
The bKash feature will open up new avenues for people who are lagging behind in terms of financial inclusion and expedite digital transformation.
SBK Foundation and AGAM International Team on Bangladesh Digital Microfinance Platform
This first of its kind announcement between Bangladesh’s first digital-only microfinance provider and UK fintech will enable Bangladesh’s app-based entrepreneurs to access the credit they need to purchase goods to enable them to carry out their jobs.
Bangladesh: Government Moves to Cut Microcredit Service Charge
An 11-member committee, headed by Grameen Bank Chairman Prof Dr A K M Saiful Majid, has been formed to look into the cost of the MFI's services and to determine if there is any scope to reduce the charges.