15 May 2026, 00:00 AM
15 May 2026, 17:53 PM
Star Business Report
The government has raised Tk 42,400 crore through sukuk, a shariah-compliant investment instrument akin to bonds, since its launch in December 2020.The latest auction for raising Tk 5,900 crore through sukuk received bids worth Tk 72,598 crore from banks, finance companies, and individuals.Issued to finance the construction of bridges to connect rural roads, the latest initiative’s subscription amount was 12 times the face value of the bond, reflecting strong investor interest.The Bangladesh Bank (BB) auctions the sukuk on behalf of the government.
Issued to finance the construction of bridges to connect rural roads, the latest initiative’s subscription amount was 12 times the face value of the bond, reflecting strong investor interest
