History of Grameen Bank

Grameen Bank is a bank of poor. Loan from government bank is provided to the people who have the ability to carry higher range of interest. Govt. want to complete their duty by doing some welfare work for the poor. But never think proper and real development by moving poverty.“Among these poor people women are the most sufferer because of being a member of poor family and of being women.” Poverty, lack of food, oppression are their 24 hours follower so, women of poor family are always ready to struggle against poverty, if they have any opportunity.

Grameen Shikkha as a sister organization of Grameen Bank

Illiteracy and poverty continue to hamper the well being of most Bangladeshis especially in rural areas. Among the underprivileged most are women adolescent girls and children. Since 1976 Grameen Bank has been working towards alleviating poverty and empowering its members through its universally acclaimed micro credit programme. During this period , through its operation and experience at grassroots level G.B has come to the realization that credit when combined with education, can be more effective in reducing poverty and empowering women.