foreign banks in Bangladesh

Why foreign banks shun stock market

Nine foreign banks operating in Bangladesh hardly invest in the stock market owing largely to irregularities, speculation-driven investments and an inadequate number of well-performing companies that have gone public.  

How foreign banks keep NPL in check while locals struggle

At a time when almost all of the local banks in Bangladesh are grappling with higher non-performing loans (NPLs), most foreign lenders have been able to keep the default rate in check.

Foreign banks’ forex income soars

The earnings of foreign banks operating in Bangladesh rocketed in 2022 buoyed by their incomes from the dealings of international currencies.

Big foreign banks in Bangladesh see profits take a hit

Large foreign banks operating in Bangladesh took a hit in 2021 as their profits plunged due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and the lower interest rate regime.

August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023

Why foreign banks shun stock market

Nine foreign banks operating in Bangladesh hardly invest in the stock market owing largely to irregularities, speculation-driven investments and an inadequate number of well-performing companies that have gone public.  

July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023

How foreign banks keep NPL in check while locals struggle

At a time when almost all of the local banks in Bangladesh are grappling with higher non-performing loans (NPLs), most foreign lenders have been able to keep the default rate in check.

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Foreign banks’ forex income soars

The earnings of foreign banks operating in Bangladesh rocketed in 2022 buoyed by their incomes from the dealings of international currencies.

April 6, 2022
April 6, 2022

Big foreign banks in Bangladesh see profits take a hit

Large foreign banks operating in Bangladesh took a hit in 2021 as their profits plunged due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and the lower interest rate regime.