Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury disclosed in Parliament that the total number of bank accounts in the country has reached 193.25 million. According to Bangladesh Bank data, this figure comprises 177.95 million savings accounts and 15.38 million loan accounts. The announcement was made during a session of the 13th National Parliament on Wednesday, June 24th. This data provides a snapshot of financial inclusion and banking activity within Bangladesh. The Minister’s statement offers insight into the scale of the country’s banking sector and the prevalence of both savings and credit facilities. Further details regarding the announcement were expected to be released following the parliamentary session. This represents a significant number of accounts relative to the country’s population.