Microfinance Operations in Bangladesh- An Overview

Abstract

This paper reviews the evolution, current status of microfinance in Bangladesh including its performance and past impact studies. The paper is based on the documentary data downloaded from different sources. The review of document analysis revealed that a significant growth was achieved in most of the indicators including loan disbursement, size of loan per borrower, net savings per microfinance institutions (MFI), and loan outstanding per MFI in Bangladesh. Also, the study found that the review of impact study on microcredit has so far focused on rural households in respect to income, consumption, asset building, health and schooling issues.