02/08/2026
Bangladesh Bank BRPD-1 Circular No. 15 Pre-Finance scheme for the Growth and Development of Leather and Leather Goods Industry Sector
Bangladesh Bank BRPD-1 circular issued on 30 July 2026, Bangladesh Bank introduced a BDT 2,000 crore Pre-finance Scheme to promote the development, modernization, environmental compliance, and export competitiveness of Bangladesh's leather and leather products industry. Under the scheme, scheduled banks may provide financing for tannery establishment and modernization, machinery acquisition, cold storage, effluent treatment plants (ETP), waste management facilities, and leather goods manufacturing. The loans will be offered at a maximum interest rate of 7% to borrowers, while participating banks must comply with Bangladesh Bank's eligibility criteria, monitoring, reporting, environmental standards, and repayment guidelines. The initiative aims to strengthen the leather sector, increase export earnings, and create sustainable employment opportunities.
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