Rupali Bank disburses loans among Covid hit farmers in Jashore

The Rupali Bank Limited (RBL) today disbursed loans around Tk50 lakh among the farmers in Jashore, who were hit hard during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

A total of 80 farmers who incurred losses cultivating flowers were given such loans ranging from Tk50,000 to Tk1 lakh. 

On the occasion, a loan disbursement programme was organised at Panisara union of the district, which is a hub for flower cultivation. SM Road branch, Navaran branch and Baghachra branch of the bank organised the programme.

Chaired by deputy general manager of Rupali Bank M Iman Ali, the function were addressed, among others, by general manager of the agriculture, rural loan and microcredit department M Mozibur Rahman, deputy general manager Zebu Sultana and SMR Road branch manager M Shahidul Islam.

Speaking on the occasion, Mozibur Raman said that the Rupali Bank has stood beside the Covid-19 affected farmers across the country.

"We've been providing loans to farmers on soft terms alongside giving them various suggestions so that the agricultural production is not hindered," he added.