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BSS, Joypurhat

Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) disbursed about Tk 25.83 crore agri-loan among farmers of the district during the last six months of current financial year, 2008-09.

RAKUB Joypurhat Regional office sources said the loan was disbursed through 15 branches of the bank in the district.

Of the total, Tk 11.25 crore was disbursed for crop cultivation, Tk 58.41 lakh for fisheries, Tk 1.80 crore for livestock and animal husbandry sector, Tk 12.17 lakh for purchasing irrigation and agro-equipment, Tk 3.52 crore as regular loan, Tk.74.87 lakh for poverty alleviation, Tk 35.80 lakh for agro-based industry sector, Tk 3.13 crore as SME loan and Tk.4.33 crore for other sectors.

Bank sources said special steps were taken to ensure maximum and proper utilisation of the loans to improve socio-economic status of the rural people.