DHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - The interim government has promulgated the ‘Microfinance Bank Ordinance, 2026’ to further streamline the country’s microcredit operations, create employment opportunities, alleviate poverty, and ensure ownership of microfinance institutions by borrowers themselves. Under the newly promulgated ordinance, microcredit borrowers will no longer remain only clients of financial institutions; they will now become shareholders and owners of microfinance banks. The ordinance shall be known as the Microfinance Bank Ordinance, 2026. However, any Microfinance Bank established under this ordinance will not be eligible for listing on the country’s stock exchanges. Social Business and Dividend Policy:The ordinance defines the Microfinance Bank as a social business institution.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 29, 2026 16:03 UTC