Slide 1 Founder Managing Director Founder Information

Dr Muhammad Yunus is the founder of Grameen Bank. He was born on June 28,1940 in the village of Bathua in Hathazari, Chittagong, the business center of what was then Eastern Bengal. He was the third of the14 children of his parents, five of whom died in infancy. His father was a successful goldsmith who always encouraged his sons to seek higher education.

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Chairman, Board of Directors, Grameen Bank

 

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As I begin my journey as the Managing Director of Grameen Bank from 8th April 2025, it is both an honor and a privilege to extend my heartfelt greetings to all our dedicated employees, esteemed partners, and stakeholders-----------

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Welcome To Grameen Bank

(The pioneer Microcredit Organization)

BANKING FOR THE POOR

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The Grameen Bank project started in 1976 as an action research pilot project in "Jobra" village in Chattogram district of Bangladesh. In 1983, the pilot project was transformed into a bank with the aim of alleviating poverty and empowering the marginalized poor in Bangladesh through micro-credit.

The unique feature of Grameen Bank is that no collateral is required to get the credit from the bank. Unlike mainstream commercial banks that bring their clients to their shiny branch premises where the poor are afraid to be trampled, Grameen Bank carries its services to the comfort zone of its clients’ doorsteps. It has inspired the women and the weaker section of the communities to join the Grameen fraternity. All banking transactions except loan disbursement are done in the meetings of the borrowers at the village level centers organized by the center managers...


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Services

Basic Loan

Basic Loan is an initial loan of Grameen Bank, which is the startup capital for new and fresh group members.
Microenterprise Loan

Fast-moving members can take out large loans for special investments, called micro-enterprise loans.
Crop Loan

Crop loans are specially provided for short-term investments and are usually provided for seasonal farming. This loan is repayable within the term.
Livestock Loan

GB Members can take a livestock loan for the purchase and fattening of cattle.
Bridge Loan

This loan is given based on the deposit of members.
Young Entrepreneur Loan

This loan is provided to the children of the members who are educated, enterprising, industrious, and willing to become entrepreneurs ...
Special Loan

GB has recently launched a new loan product called Special Loan which is payable in monthly installments.
Housing Loan

The house loan is one of the social impact loan products in Grameen Bank.
Higher Education Loan

Higher Education Loans were introduced for the children of members so that they could pursue higher education with the help of Grameen Bank.
Struggling (Beggar) Member Loan

To reach out to beggars, Grameen Bank has adopted a special social responsibility program called Struggling Members Program which started in July 2002.
Savings Account

Both members and non-members can open savings account with Grameen Bank ..

Grameen Pension Scheme

Grameen Bank has launched the "Grameen Pension Scheme" for 5 years and 10 years for the future financial security of its members and employees.

Fixed Deposit

Grameen Bank offers a fixed deposit scheme with a term of 01 to 03 years under a fixed deposit scheme, a certain amount of money has to be deposited for a fixed period.

Double in 7 Years Deposit

Grameen Bank started its "Double in 8 Years Deposit" scheme from October 2015 for making ...

Monthly Profit Scheme

Grameen Bank launched a 5-year term deposit product called 'Monthly Profit Scheme' and it is open to both members and non-members. Depositors will receive a guaranteed monthly income for the entire term.

Family Welfare Savings

GB launched a 3-year term deposit product called 'Family Welfare Savings'. This deposit scheme is open to members and employees only. Depositors can deposit their funds at any time of the year and earn interest accordingly.

Vision

Banking for the poor

Mission

Providing comprehensive financial services to empower the poor to realize their potential and to break out of the vicious cycle of poverty.

Grameen Bank Now

Grameen Bank is currently at the forefront of progress in every indicator under the charismatic and dynamic leadership of its current Board of Directors and Management Team...

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Villages Covered (94%)

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BDT- 3335.75   Billion   |   USD- 40.38  Billion
Cumulative Disbursed Loan
(1976 – April’25)

Awards

Norway: Nobel Peace Prize: 2006

Awarded Nobel Peace Prize 2006 in October 2006.

USA: Petersberg Prize: 2004

Awarded Petersberg Prize 2004 by the Development Gateway Foundation, U.S.A. in 2004.

INDIA: Gandhi Peace Prize: 2000

Awarded Gandhi Peace Prize:2000 by Government of India.

UNITED KINGDOM: World Habitat Award: 1997

World Habitat Award: 1997 by Building and Social Housing Foundation

MALAYSIA: Tun Abdul Razak Award: 1994

Received Tun Abdul Razak Award: 1994 for the Bank’s unique program to lend money to the poorest of the poor and thus transform the lives of thousands of impoverished people.

BELGIUM: King Baudouin International Development Prize: 1992

Awarded The King Baudouin International Development Prize 1992 for its recognition of the role of women in the process of development and the novelty of a financial credit system contributing to the improvement of the social and material condition of women and their families in rural areas.

SWITZERLAND: Aga Khan Award For Architecture: 1989

Geneva-based Aga Khan Foundation presented Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1989 for designing and operating Grameen Bank housing program for the poor, which helped poor members of Grameen Bank to construct 60,000 housing units by 1989, each costing on an average $ 300.

UNITED KINGDOM (UK): Best Corporate Social Responsible Bank Award: 2014

International Finance Magazine presented Best Corporate Social Responsible Bank Award 2014.

Kazi Mahbub Ullah Prize: 1992

Begum Jebunnesa and Kazi Mahabub Ullah Welfare awarded Grameen Bank this prize in 1992 for its contribution to social development.

Independence Day Award: 1994

Received Independence Day Award 1994 for outstanding contribution to rural development.

City Dental College Gold medal: 1995-96

City Dental College awarded Grameen Bank "Gold Medal 95-96" for its special contribution to the country.

MCCI 100 Years Award: 2014

This award was presented to Grameen Bank for its pioneering role in poverty alleviation and social development in Bangladesh.

ICMAB Best Corporate Award: 2014

Received Best Corporate Award 2014 from the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB).



Grameen Bank – Journey from Jobra to Oslo

16 DECISIONS

(For Poverty Alleviation)

Grameen Bank's activities will lead the marginalized poor of Bangladesh towards a socio-economic transformation as reflected in "The Sixteen Decisions", which can be viewed as its Poverty Alleviation Program.
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