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The  major occupation of the people of Bangladesh is "Krishi". Krishi is a Bengali word which means "Agriculture". About 85% of the population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture which contributes a significant portion to GDP. 

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has been established under the Bangladesh Krishi Bank order 1973 (President's Order No 27 of 1973). BKB is a Banking Company under the Banking Company Act-1991. Its Head Office is located at Krishi Bank Bhaban,83-85 Motijheel Commercial Area, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.

The primary objective of BKB is to provide credit facilities to the farmers for the development of agriculture and entrepreneurs engaged in development of agro-based and cottage industries.

The Bank is guided in accordance with the policies and principles of the Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. BKB has an authorized capital of Tk. 15,000 Million (Taka Fifteen thousand  Million) only and paid up capital of Tk. 9000 Million (Taka Nine thousand Million)  only which is fully paid by the government. The Bank started commercial functioning since 1977 to generate more loanable fund from the idle rural and urban savings and invest them for the betterment of our economy.

The Bank operates its function through its 952 branches (except Rajshahi Division) of which 822 are rural and 130 are urban. It has 15 foreign exchange (Authorized dealer) branches. In the field level the Bank has 8 Divisional,21 Chief Regional and 30 Regional offices  for close supervision of the branch activities. For smooth operation, s a part of internal control and compliance system, the bank has also 56 field level audit offices of which 5 at Divisional and 51 at Regional levels. In the Head Office the Bank has 4 Divisions headed by General Managers and 28 Departments including Local Principal Office and Training Institute headed by  Deputy General Managers. The existing strength of Bank's manpower is 10275 against the approved strength of 13680  as on 31 March, 2009.

The Bank has a Board of Directors comprising of 8 members. The Board is headed by a Chairman. The Directors represent both public and private sectors and are appointed by the government. The Board Chairman is generally an experienced professional/ex-professional who has wide acceptability and rapport.

The Managing Director is the Chief Executive of the Bank. He is appointed by the government. 

The Bank has two posts of Deputy Managing Directors and are appointed by the Government.

The Bank has 14 posts of General Manager. They are also appointed by the Government.

In the Head Office there are 4 Divisions each headed by a General Manager. The divisions are:

• Administration Division
• Planning & Operation Division 
• Accounts Division and
• Loan Recovery Division

Under the control and supervision of the above four divisions 28 departments are working in the head office headed by Deputy General Managers.

Operational Jurisdiction of Divisional Offices:

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