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The case gives an overview of micro finance and its use as an effective tool for poverty reduction, with specific reference to Bangladesh Grameen Bank. The case also discusses Grameen Bank''s micro finance model and its application in Bangladesh. The case discusses the success of the Grameen Bank model and also the problems it faced in the late 1990s, due to increased loan overdues. The case provides detailed information about the steps taken by the Grameen Bank to overcome the loan overdue problems. The case is structured to enable students to: (1) understand the micro finance model and working of Bangladesh Grameen Bank; (2) understand the reasons behind the success of Grameen Bank; (3) gain insights into the drawbacks of the micro finance model specifically in the Grameen Bank case; and (4) understand the importance of micro finance in the rural financial set up. The case is aimed at MBA/PGDBA students, and is intended to be part of the finance, accounting and control curriculum.