Agent Banking in Bangladesh

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

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.

March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024

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.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

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

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023
August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

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.

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023

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.

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