June 17, 2026
Bangladesh Bank says risky loans account for 59.73 percent of total loans disbursed, as of December 2025
Higher government borrowing from banks may reduce private sector credit and production
“The prerequisite for investment in any country is a favourable investment environment. There was no stability in the country for some time,” one CEO says
Economists say relaxed corporate lending limits may intensify pressure on an already fragile financial sector
Loan caps are raised even for high-default banks as central bank broadens credit space for large borrowers
Special passport office desks and a 180-day roadmap aim to streamline services for expatriates
Businesses will receive loans ranging from Tk 100,000 to Tk 2.5 million under the initiative
Bangladesh’s private sector paid more in interest and principal payments on short-term financing in June than it brought in as foreign loans
