Banking sector

Banking sector

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Default loans exposed, market stability restored as banking reforms usher in new hope

Under the reform programme, the Bangladesh Bank identified default loans of Tk6.44 lakh crore as of September, which was 36% of total loans, three times higher than the amount shown during the...

Dr Zahid Hussain. Sketch: TBS

Financial-sector reform in 2025: Cleanup, guardrails and the old temptations

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Strong political pledges needed to prevent repeat of banking sector plunder: Experts

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For banks, of every Tk10 they earn, 6-8 now comes from bonds. But for how long?

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Bank deposit growth edges up in July as confidence returns

Women employees in banking sector drop sharply in six months. Here’s why

Women employees in banking sector drop sharply in six months. Here’s why

Overall deposit growth weak, yet strong banks slash rates

Overall deposit growth weak, yet strong banks slash rates

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A history of loan rescheduling in Bangladesh: Does it fix problems, or just delay them?

Distressed loans amounted to 45% of outstanding, reaching Tk7.56 lakh cr

Distressed loans amounted to 45% of outstanding, reaching Tk7.56 lakh cr

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Banking sector’s loan irregularities hamper broader recovery efforts: MCCI

Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. Sketch: TBS

IMF now estimates $35b needed to rebuild banking sector: Salehuddin

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Structural flaws to weigh down Bangladesh's banking sector, says S&P Global analyst

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20 banks’ capital shortfall jumps Tk1.18 lakh crore in Dec – in just three months