non-performing loans (npls)

Crony capitalism stifled investment and growth in Bangladesh

Crony capitalism is deeply ingrained and has gotten in the way of a truly dynamic and inclusive economy in Bangladesh.

Banking sector issues that the new governor should address

Good governance and adequate legal infrastructure—relevant laws, courts and impartial judges—need to be established.

We need a bank commission that can drive radical reforms

But its objectives must be clearly defined and regularly scrutinised

Politically-motivated lending causing bad loans to spiral: WB

The amount of bad loans has been spiralling in Bangladesh owing to rampant politically-motivated lending and inadequate credit risk management, according to a World Bank report.

High bad loans a 'big threat' to financial sector: BB

The central bank said in quarterly review on money and exchange rate

What’s really causing our non-performing loans to skyrocket?

It is alleged that a group of politically-connected people took out large loans from state-owned commercial banks (SOCBs) and intentionally defaulted on them.

Opinion / Drowning in a sea of distressed assets

It is high time our authorities dealt with loan defaulters and money launderers with utmost importance.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Crony capitalism stifled investment and growth in Bangladesh

Crony capitalism is deeply ingrained and has gotten in the way of a truly dynamic and inclusive economy in Bangladesh.

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

Banking sector issues that the new governor should address

Good governance and adequate legal infrastructure—relevant laws, courts and impartial judges—need to be established.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

We need a bank commission that can drive radical reforms

But its objectives must be clearly defined and regularly scrutinised

July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

Politically-motivated lending causing bad loans to spiral: WB

The amount of bad loans has been spiralling in Bangladesh owing to rampant politically-motivated lending and inadequate credit risk management, according to a World Bank report.

March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024

High bad loans a 'big threat' to financial sector: BB

The central bank said in quarterly review on money and exchange rate

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

What’s really causing our non-performing loans to skyrocket?

It is alleged that a group of politically-connected people took out large loans from state-owned commercial banks (SOCBs) and intentionally defaulted on them.

August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023

Drowning in a sea of distressed assets

It is high time our authorities dealt with loan defaulters and money launderers with utmost importance.