non-performing loans (NPL)

Default loans may exceed 30% by June

The banking sector continues to face challenges, including rising non-performing loans (NPLs), which are likely to exceed 30 percent of total outstanding loans by June this year, raising serious concerns, said Bangladesh Bank (BB).

Stressed loans in banks to stay high: Moody’s

The stressed loans in the banking sector of Bangladesh will remain elevated even after the central bank tightened the rules for classification of non-performing loans (NPLs), said Moody’s Investors Service.   

How tough can Bangladesh Bank be with wilful defaulters?

Any success of its roadmap will depend on its enforcement

Regulators responsible for the ailing banks

Punish wilful defaulters before banks’ health further deteriorates

Time to be tough on scam-hit NBFIs

Authorities must improve monitoring to keep the sector in check

No end in sight to the loan default crisis

Latest figures show how persistent the problem has been

February 11, 2025
February 11, 2025

Default loans may exceed 30% by June

The banking sector continues to face challenges, including rising non-performing loans (NPLs), which are likely to exceed 30 percent of total outstanding loans by June this year, raising serious concerns, said Bangladesh Bank (BB).

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024

Stressed loans in banks to stay high: Moody’s

The stressed loans in the banking sector of Bangladesh will remain elevated even after the central bank tightened the rules for classification of non-performing loans (NPLs), said Moody’s Investors Service.   

March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024

How tough can Bangladesh Bank be with wilful defaulters?

Any success of its roadmap will depend on its enforcement

March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

Regulators responsible for the ailing banks

Punish wilful defaulters before banks’ health further deteriorates

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

Time to be tough on scam-hit NBFIs

Authorities must improve monitoring to keep the sector in check

November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023

No end in sight to the loan default crisis

Latest figures show how persistent the problem has been