  Financial inclusion is touted one of the principal drivers for economic
growth for an economy. The study aims to explore the impact of financial
inclusion on economic growth in Bangladesh. In my study, I used the number of
loan accounts as the proxy for financial inclusion. Using time series data from
spans from 2004-2021, the study revealed that there exists a long-run
relationship between GDP, financial inclusion, and other macroeconomic
variables in Bangladesh. The study also found that financial inclusion had a
positive impact on economic growth of Bangladesh during the study period.
Therefore, the policymakers and the central bank of Bangladesh as the apex
authority of financial system should promote financial inclusion activities to
achieve sustainable economic growth.
