BB sets up Tk900 crore fund for start-ups

Bangladesh Bank has established a Tk800–900 crore fund to support new entrepreneurs, with disbursement to be routed through commercial banks

Staff Correspondent

Publisted at 1:11 PM, Mon Apr 7th, 2025

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has announced the formation of a fund worth Tk800–900 crore, dedicated exclusively to providing capital support for new entrepreneurs.

He made the disclosure on Monday (7 April), during a seminar on the opening day of a four-day investment summit aimed at attracting foreign investment.

The central bank governor stated that the capital assistance would be distributed through commercial banks, with a formal circular to be issued shortly.

Describing Bangladesh as a viable destination not only for trade but also for investment, the governor remarked: “Ninety-five percent of start-ups fail. They do not succeed. Yet we continue to support them. One day, success will come.”

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