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How lenders faring amid slowdown / Interest cap, NPLs did more damage than Covid, war

The business sector in Bangladesh has been going through severe challenges for the past four years, which, for many, have been the toughest period in decades, with the coronavirus pandemic being the dominant factor in the early part before the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. Today, we are running the second report of a series to present how various sectors fared in the face of the two unprecedented shocks. 

Bangladesh’s Monetary Policies: A poor dose of the right medicine

Bangladesh Bank has missed the train by caving in to the pressure of the finance ministry, which dictates policymaking at the central bank being driven by short-term political interests.

Interest cap lifted to lure forex deposits

The Bangladesh Bank today withdrew the interest rate ceiling on non-resident foreign currency deposits (NFCDs) as part of its efforts to ease the ongoing pressure in the foreign exchange market.

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

Interest cap, NPLs did more damage than Covid, war

The business sector in Bangladesh has been going through severe challenges for the past four years, which, for many, have been the toughest period in decades, with the coronavirus pandemic being the dominant factor in the early part before the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. Today, we are running the second report of a series to present how various sectors fared in the face of the two unprecedented shocks. 

January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023

Bangladesh’s Monetary Policies: A poor dose of the right medicine

Bangladesh Bank has missed the train by caving in to the pressure of the finance ministry, which dictates policymaking at the central bank being driven by short-term political interests.

July 17, 2022
July 17, 2022

Interest cap lifted to lure forex deposits

The Bangladesh Bank today withdrew the interest rate ceiling on non-resident foreign currency deposits (NFCDs) as part of its efforts to ease the ongoing pressure in the foreign exchange market.