NPLs

What to expect from Bangladesh economy in 2024

The year 2023 was indeed one of the most difficult ones in the recent history of Bangladesh in terms of economic performance.

What’s really causing our non-performing loans to skyrocket?

It is alleged that a group of politically-connected people took out large loans from state-owned commercial banks (SOCBs) and intentionally defaulted on them.

Banking sector reform can no longer be delayed

To better understand corporate default risks, generate more data and produce greater information

Non-performing loans: Are we aware of the real picture?

It is necessary to get an appropriate estimate of NPLs so that the actual performance of the banking sector can be understood.

Banks’ profits hit by lower income from forex market

The combined profits of 35 listed banks in Bangladesh dropped 9 percent year-on-year to Tk 4,160 crore during the first half of 2023 as volatility in the country’s foreign exchange market has curbed their commissions from forex dealings.

How new banks are faring after a decade

The government awarded licences to set up new nine banks in 2013 despite criticism from analysts and economists and initial reservations from the central bank since the number of lenders was already high in Bangladesh and approvals were largely given on political consideration.

Bank Company (Amendment) Act, 2023 / Will it do more harm than good?

It seems there exists a nexus among the policymakers, bank directors, and defaulters which facilitates the process of swindling depositors’ money.

Banking sector holding the economy hostage

Comprehensive reforms needed to boost investment, sustain growth

Default loan rescheduling falls to 7-year low

Rescheduling of default loans fell to a seven-year low in 2021, riding on a moratorium extended by the Bangladesh Bank to protect borrowers from the economic shocks arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

What to expect from Bangladesh economy in 2024

The year 2023 was indeed one of the most difficult ones in the recent history of Bangladesh in terms of economic performance.

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

What’s really causing our non-performing loans to skyrocket?

It is alleged that a group of politically-connected people took out large loans from state-owned commercial banks (SOCBs) and intentionally defaulted on them.

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023

Banking sector reform can no longer be delayed

To better understand corporate default risks, generate more data and produce greater information

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

Non-performing loans: Are we aware of the real picture?

It is necessary to get an appropriate estimate of NPLs so that the actual performance of the banking sector can be understood.

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

Banks’ profits hit by lower income from forex market

The combined profits of 35 listed banks in Bangladesh dropped 9 percent year-on-year to Tk 4,160 crore during the first half of 2023 as volatility in the country’s foreign exchange market has curbed their commissions from forex dealings.

July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023

How new banks are faring after a decade

The government awarded licences to set up new nine banks in 2013 despite criticism from analysts and economists and initial reservations from the central bank since the number of lenders was already high in Bangladesh and approvals were largely given on political consideration.

July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023

Will it do more harm than good?

It seems there exists a nexus among the policymakers, bank directors, and defaulters which facilitates the process of swindling depositors’ money.

September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022

Banking sector holding the economy hostage

Comprehensive reforms needed to boost investment, sustain growth

April 26, 2022
April 26, 2022

Default loan rescheduling falls to 7-year low

Rescheduling of default loans fell to a seven-year low in 2021, riding on a moratorium extended by the Bangladesh Bank to protect borrowers from the economic shocks arising from the coronavirus pandemic.