Bangladesh Banking sector

Three more banks face asset quality review

Asset quality review aims to improve banking sector stability

Distressed loans surge to Tk 7.56 lakh cr

Banking sector's asset quality declines as distressed loans balloon to Tk 7.56 lakh crore

Capital base of Bangladeshi banks lowest in South Asia

Large volumes of long-buried toxic loans surfaced after last August's political changeover

Govt unveils uniform promotion policy for specialised banks

New rules tie promotion to exams, training, and clean service records across four state-run banks

End political influence on the banking sector

The ongoing crisis has been caused by the last one and a half decades of grand-scale deviation of governance in the banking industry.

Banks reel from liquidity crisis despite rising deposit rates

Despite rising interest rates on deposits and various efforts by the central bank, Bangladesh’s banking sector continues to face a liquidity crisis that has hamstrung some lenders.

Opinion / Why is the banking sector crisis so deep-rooted?

The regime-sponsored immorality to protect or pamper the financial gangsters not only eroded the future of the banking sector, but also made the wound too difficult to recover from.

Opinion / Balancing inflation control and banking stability

Traditional contractionary policies may not be suitable for Bangladesh’s unique economic structure.

BB to design new law for bank mergers, acquisitions

The Bangladesh Bank is working to formulate a “Bank Resolution Act” for mergers, acquisitions, liquidation or recapitalisation of banks.

August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025

Three more banks face asset quality review

Asset quality review aims to improve banking sector stability

August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025

Distressed loans surge to Tk 7.56 lakh cr

Banking sector's asset quality declines as distressed loans balloon to Tk 7.56 lakh crore

August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025

Capital base of Bangladeshi banks lowest in South Asia

Large volumes of long-buried toxic loans surfaced after last August's political changeover

August 5, 2025
August 5, 2025

Govt unveils uniform promotion policy for specialised banks

New rules tie promotion to exams, training, and clean service records across four state-run banks

December 30, 2024
December 30, 2024

End political influence on the banking sector

The ongoing crisis has been caused by the last one and a half decades of grand-scale deviation of governance in the banking industry.

November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024

Banks reel from liquidity crisis despite rising deposit rates

Despite rising interest rates on deposits and various efforts by the central bank, Bangladesh’s banking sector continues to face a liquidity crisis that has hamstrung some lenders.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Why is the banking sector crisis so deep-rooted?

The regime-sponsored immorality to protect or pamper the financial gangsters not only eroded the future of the banking sector, but also made the wound too difficult to recover from.

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

Balancing inflation control and banking stability

Traditional contractionary policies may not be suitable for Bangladesh’s unique economic structure.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

BB to design new law for bank mergers, acquisitions

The Bangladesh Bank is working to formulate a “Bank Resolution Act” for mergers, acquisitions, liquidation or recapitalisation of banks.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

Can we change the story of our ailing banks?

Restoring trust in the banking sector is crucially important