non-performing loans
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.
Krishi Bank incurring losses for 30 years
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has been incurring losses for at least 30 years due mainly to structural weaknesses as the state-run lender has to lend at lower interest rates, pay more for deposits and is sitting on higher non-performing loans.
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.
Don’t fall for quick fixes in bank sector
Relaxing loan repayment is unlikely to work if habitual defaulters continue to be tolerated
Tk 10,964cr loans turn sour in 3 months
Banks in Bangladesh witnessed an accumulation of default loans by Tk 10,964 crore in the first three months of 2023, highlighting the worsening financial health of the banking sector, official figures showed.
How DBH managed to keep its NPLs so low
While a number of banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) are struggling to rein in their non-performing loans (NPL), DBH Finance PLC has continued to maintain the lowest NPL to loan ratio in the industry for years.
National Budget FY2023-24 / Assess gravity of current problems first
The government is yet to take any comprehensive corrective measures to tackle macroeconomic challenges as it has not properly assessed the gravity of the situation in the current fiscal year, an economist said.
E-transaction platforms could help protect Asian banks from non-performing loans
NPLs held by banks in Asia totaled $794 billion at the end of 2021, up from $766 billion in 2020 and $692 billion in 2019
Bad debts going worse
Misgovernance, corruption, nepotism and subsequent bad debts keep plaguing our banking landscape.
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.
Krishi Bank incurring losses for 30 years
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has been incurring losses for at least 30 years due mainly to structural weaknesses as the state-run lender has to lend at lower interest rates, pay more for deposits and is sitting on higher non-performing loans.
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.
Don’t fall for quick fixes in bank sector
Relaxing loan repayment is unlikely to work if habitual defaulters continue to be tolerated
Tk 10,964cr loans turn sour in 3 months
Banks in Bangladesh witnessed an accumulation of default loans by Tk 10,964 crore in the first three months of 2023, highlighting the worsening financial health of the banking sector, official figures showed.
How DBH managed to keep its NPLs so low
While a number of banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) are struggling to rein in their non-performing loans (NPL), DBH Finance PLC has continued to maintain the lowest NPL to loan ratio in the industry for years.
Assess gravity of current problems first
The government is yet to take any comprehensive corrective measures to tackle macroeconomic challenges as it has not properly assessed the gravity of the situation in the current fiscal year, an economist said.
E-transaction platforms could help protect Asian banks from non-performing loans
NPLs held by banks in Asia totaled $794 billion at the end of 2021, up from $766 billion in 2020 and $692 billion in 2019
Bad debts going worse
Misgovernance, corruption, nepotism and subsequent bad debts keep plaguing our banking landscape.
Denial syndrome is hampering our economic policies
Interventions must involve fiscal policy to address our fundamental economic issues
