Loans

Implementation of a banking commission to address challenges in the sector

It is unfortunate that the previous government fell short of its commitments to strengthen the banking sector.

Generous exit policy offered to borrowers

Bangladesh Bank yesterday unveiled the latest iteration of its exit policy that offers borrowers the option to close off their loan account within three years by paying only 10 percent as down payment and no interest.

State enterprises’ loan rising, so is govt guarantee

The government needs to provide guarantees against an increasing amount of loans of state-owned enterprises every fiscal year, especially for power generation, fertiliser and fuel imports, and aircraft purchases.

BB allows new entities to assess credit worthiness of borrowers

These credit bureaus will work to determine credit standards by analysing borrower data before sharing it with banks, which will help financial institutions make informed decisions, said the central bank guidelines on the licencing, operating and regulating of credit bureaus.

Defences against bank risks

Banks are an essential part of a nation’s economy. They facilitate the flow of funds from surplus units (depositors) to deficit units (borrowers) to fuel the growth of the economy.

Tk 10,964cr loans turn sour in 3 months

Banks in Bangladesh witnessed an accumulation of default loans by Tk 10,964 crore in the first three months of 2023, highlighting the worsening financial health of the banking sector, official figures showed.

Bangladesh Bank looked away as tycoons borrowed at will from 2 banks

On edge -- is what best describes the sensation surrounding the banking sector. But the Bangladesh Bank higher-ups were warned as early as October 2021 that such a situation might transpire. Yet, no definitive action was taken then.

Why the reluctance to fund women's businesses?

SME loans to women entrepreneurs should be made easy to obtain

Being a big loan defaulter pays!

THE recent circular issued by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on loan restructuring does not seem to be equitable because it is giving a special facility only to a certain group of people.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

Implementation of a banking commission to address challenges in the sector

It is unfortunate that the previous government fell short of its commitments to strengthen the banking sector.

July 9, 2024
July 9, 2024

Generous exit policy offered to borrowers

Bangladesh Bank yesterday unveiled the latest iteration of its exit policy that offers borrowers the option to close off their loan account within three years by paying only 10 percent as down payment and no interest.

June 16, 2024
June 16, 2024

State enterprises’ loan rising, so is govt guarantee

The government needs to provide guarantees against an increasing amount of loans of state-owned enterprises every fiscal year, especially for power generation, fertiliser and fuel imports, and aircraft purchases.

June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024

BB allows new entities to assess credit worthiness of borrowers

These credit bureaus will work to determine credit standards by analysing borrower data before sharing it with banks, which will help financial institutions make informed decisions, said the central bank guidelines on the licencing, operating and regulating of credit bureaus.

August 9, 2023
August 9, 2023

Defences against bank risks

Banks are an essential part of a nation’s economy. They facilitate the flow of funds from surplus units (depositors) to deficit units (borrowers) to fuel the growth of the economy.

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

Tk 10,964cr loans turn sour in 3 months

Banks in Bangladesh witnessed an accumulation of default loans by Tk 10,964 crore in the first three months of 2023, highlighting the worsening financial health of the banking sector, official figures showed.

December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022

Bangladesh Bank looked away as tycoons borrowed at will from 2 banks

On edge -- is what best describes the sensation surrounding the banking sector. But the Bangladesh Bank higher-ups were warned as early as October 2021 that such a situation might transpire. Yet, no definitive action was taken then.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

Why the reluctance to fund women's businesses?

SME loans to women entrepreneurs should be made easy to obtain

February 10, 2015
February 10, 2015

Being a big loan defaulter pays!

THE recent circular issued by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on loan restructuring does not seem to be equitable because it is giving a special facility only to a certain group of people.