Bangladesh Bank is set to conduct an auction for the '9th Bangladesh Government Investment Sukuk' (CAFDRIRP Socio-Economic Development Sukuk) tomorrow (Monday, June 22, 2026.
The auction will be managed by the Islamic Securities Section under the Debt Management Department of the central bank.
The government aims to raise Tk 5,600 crore from the market through this Islamic bond issue. The funds raised from this Sukuk will be utilized to finance the state-led project titled 'Cyclone Amphan and Flood Damaged Rural Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (CAFDRIRP)'.
Key Features of the 9th Sukuk Bond:
Issue Amount: Tk 5,600 crore.
Tenor: 05 years.
Profit Rate (Rental): 9.75 percent per annum.
Profit Distribution: Profits will be distributed to investors every six months (semi-annually).
Sukuk Type: It is structured as an 'Ijarah Sukuk' (lease-based Shariah bond).
Minimum Investment: The minimum investment threshold is set at Tk 10,000.
Guidelines and Facilities for Investors:
According to the central bank notification, all resident and non-resident individuals as well as institutional entities are eligible to invest in this Shariah-compliant government instrument. Investors can participate in the Sukuk through their respective bank or financial institution accounts.
The entire bidding process will be executed electronically via Bangladesh Bank's dedicated 'Shariah Securities Module (SSM)'. First-time investors must contact their respective banks prior to the auction date to open a unique 'Sukuk Investor (SI) ID' within the SSM system. However, existing investors who already possess an active SIID do not need to open a new one.
Auction Timeline:
The central bank stated that the bidding window will remain open on June 22, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Financial analysts and banking insiders point out that government Sukuks have emerged as highly attractive, low-risk, and tax-efficient asset classes in Bangladesh. Amid volatile equity market conditions, a guaranteed 9.75 percent annualized profit rate backed by sovereign security offers a highly lucrative investment gateway for Islamic commercial banks, conventional banks with Islamic windows, non-banking financial institutions, corporate treasuries, and high-net-worth retail investors seeking secure returns.
Detailed information, including the official Sukuk Prospectus and FAQs, is available on the Bangladesh Bank website (www.bb.org.bd).