•  What is the meaning of 'Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank'?
  •  What does RAKUB stand for?
  •  When RAKUB was established?
  •  Why the head office of the bank is at Rajshahi?

What is the meaning of 'Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank'?

'Rajshahi is the name of the city where the head office of the bank is located while Bangla words 'Krishi' and 'Unnayan' bear the  meanings of agriculture and development respectively. 

What does RAKUB stand for?

RAKUB is the acronym of RAjshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank.

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When RAKUB was established?

RAjshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) was  established on 15 March 1987 under the President's Ordinance No. 58 of 1986.

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Why the head office of the bank is at Rajshahi?

RAKUB was established for development of agriculture and socio-economic condition of the people of the northwestern part of Bangladesh (i.e. Rajshahi administrative division). As divisional headquarters Rajshahi was selected the head office of the bank.