Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has geared up its loan disbursement drive in order to boost agricultural production in the country.

The Bank disbursed loan of Tk 37.31 billion during last eight months of the current fiscal year which is 62 percent against the annual target.

During the period, the Bank recovered loans amounting to Tk 28.34 billion, 54 percent more than the target and Tk 4.89 billion more than that in the corresponding period of last fiscal. It is mentionable that Krishi Bank has taken all steps to fulfill the target giving emphasis on disbursing loans in crop, fisheries, livestock and SME with other sector.

The Daily Sun/Bangladesh/ 4th March 2012