Bangladesh Bank and Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd. (AIBL) signed an agreement for refinancing scheme of Tk 5,000 crore to increase food production to ensure food security of the country. Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder was present as chief guest in the program on 8 January, Sunday at Bangladesh Bank Head Office.

Managing Director and CEO of AIBL Farman R. Chowdhury and Central Bank’s Agriculture Credit Department Director Md Abul Kalam Azad signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.

Among others Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank AKM Sajedur Rahman Khan, Executive Director Anwarul Islam and other seniors of respective organizations were present on the occasion.