Bank interest rate

An anatomy of interest rates

Banks determine their lending interest rates based on the cost of borrowing, non-fund operating costs, margin for default risk, and desired profit margin.

9% interest rate on loans: HC refuses to hear petition challenging BB decision

A High Court bench refuses to hold hearing on a writ petition that challenged the legality of Bangladesh Bank's decision which instructed the scheduled banks to set a maximum nine percent interest rate on all loans except credit cards.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

An anatomy of interest rates

Banks determine their lending interest rates based on the cost of borrowing, non-fund operating costs, margin for default risk, and desired profit margin.

March 2, 2020
March 2, 2020

9% interest rate on loans: HC refuses to hear petition challenging BB decision

A High Court bench refuses to hold hearing on a writ petition that challenged the legality of Bangladesh Bank's decision which instructed the scheduled banks to set a maximum nine percent interest rate on all loans except credit cards.