Dhaka, May 19 -- Akij Food and Beverage Limited (AFBL), one of Bangladesh's leading homegrown FMCG companies competing with global giants, has announced plans to raise Tk 5 billion through a zero-coupon bond, subject to approval from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), according to a press statement Monday.

The five-year bond, designed to offer an attractive return, aims to support AFBL's ongoing expansion by strengthening trade operations, improving cash flow management, and diversifying funding sources beyond traditional bank financing. The move reflects AFBL's forward-thinking financial strategy and introduces a secure, innovative investment opportunity for the country's growing investor base.

At a recently held...