Press Release

BRAC EPL Investments and BRAC Bank Announce the Successful Bond Closure of SAJIDA Foundation 2nd Zero Coupon Bond

Dhaka, Bangladesh — November 13, 2025

BRAC EPL Investments Limited and BRAC Bank PLC are pleased to announce the successful bond closure of the SAJIDA Foundation 2nd Zero Coupon Bond, with a total face value of BDT 1,980 million. Both institutions jointly acted as arrangers for this landmark issuance.

The bond received an overwhelming response and was fully subscribed by a diverse group of institutional and individual investors. This initiative marks a significant step toward broadening the investor base of Bangladesh’s bond market, reaching beyond traditional participants such as banks and financial institutions.

This successful issuance underscores the growing confidence in SAJIDA Foundation’s strong credit profile and highlights the ongoing efforts of BRAC EPL Investments and BRAC Bank to deepen and diversify Bangladesh’s capital market through capital market instruments. The proceeds of the bonds will be disbursed through Microfinance, covering the poorest and most excluded populations who lack access to conventional banking and live in remote or underserved areas.

SAJIDA Foundation is a Bangladesh-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives through inclusive development programs. It focuses on health, microfinance, education, and climate resilience, empowering marginalized communities and promoting social equity to create sustainable impact and foster holistic wellbeing across the country.