Agent Banking in Bangladesh
Lending through agent banking rises 41%
Agents disbursed Tk 16,482.5 crore loans as of March this year, up from Tk 11,667 crore in March last year
Women hold majority of accounts opened thru’ agent banking
The number of women in Bangladesh with bank accounts opened via agent banking far exceeds that of men as the facility offers better accessibility and guidance for various banking services, making it particularly suitable for those living in rural areas.
Agent banking losing steam with banks opening more sub-branches
Sub-branches are the priority for banks now, replacing agent banking in bringing banking services efficiently to people
Female participation through agent banking rising
Bangladesh Bank data finds
Agent banking branching out even further
Agent banking, which helps bring banking services to unbanked people, continues to gain ground in Bangladesh as the number of accounts, deposit collection and loan disbursement are on the rise.
Agent banking: the largest alternate delivery channel for banking the unbanked
Bangladesh Bank introduced agent banking in 2013 to promote financial inclusion through alternate banking channels.
Lending through agent banking rises 41%
Agents disbursed Tk 16,482.5 crore loans as of March this year, up from Tk 11,667 crore in March last year
Women hold majority of accounts opened thru’ agent banking
The number of women in Bangladesh with bank accounts opened via agent banking far exceeds that of men as the facility offers better accessibility and guidance for various banking services, making it particularly suitable for those living in rural areas.
Agent banking losing steam with banks opening more sub-branches
Sub-branches are the priority for banks now, replacing agent banking in bringing banking services efficiently to people
Female participation through agent banking rising
Bangladesh Bank data finds
Agent banking branching out even further
Agent banking, which helps bring banking services to unbanked people, continues to gain ground in Bangladesh as the number of accounts, deposit collection and loan disbursement are on the rise.
Agent banking: the largest alternate delivery channel for banking the unbanked
Bangladesh Bank introduced agent banking in 2013 to promote financial inclusion through alternate banking channels.