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Bangladesh Mandates 27% Loans for Small Enterprises by 2029

3/17/2025

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By 2029, Bangladesh Bank requires 27% of total loans to support the Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSME) sector.
Loans up to Tk 5 lakh are now accessible for f-commerce and e-commerce participants.
Small traders can obtain loans even without trade licenses.
Woman-led businesses must now have 20% ownership and a 51% female workforce.
Banks are required to create dedicated departments for managing CMSME loans.

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Story summary

By 2029, Bangladesh Bank requires 27% of total loans to support the Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSME) sector.
Loans up to Tk 5 lakh are now accessible for f-commerce and e-commerce participants.
Small traders can obtain loans even without trade licenses.
Woman-led businesses must now have 20% ownership and a 51% female workforce.
Banks are required to create dedicated departments for managing CMSME loans.