Private sector credit growth Bangladesh

Private investment sinks to five-year low

Private investment as a percentage of the gross domestic product has slumped to its lowest level in five years, stoking fears over waning business confidence and a slowdown in job creation.

News Analysis / Why is credit demand so low?

Credit demand in the private sector of Bangladesh has virtually ground to a halt, hitting its lowest level since at least 2004, indicating a distressed business and investment situation.

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

Private investment sinks to five-year low

Private investment as a percentage of the gross domestic product has slumped to its lowest level in five years, stoking fears over waning business confidence and a slowdown in job creation.

April 13, 2025
April 13, 2025

Why is credit demand so low?

Credit demand in the private sector of Bangladesh has virtually ground to a halt, hitting its lowest level since at least 2004, indicating a distressed business and investment situation.