non-performing loans
BB outlines tough measures for wilful defaulters
The Bangladesh Bank yesterday introduced strict measures for wilful defaulters as the authorities look to restore people’s confidence in the banking sector in the face of escalating defaulted loans.
Economists for publishing names of top loan defaulters
Noted economists recommended focusing on macroeconomic stability, publishing the names of top loan defaulters, and forming a review commission on government expenditures.
Expose, punish willful loan defaulters
Business leaders have demanded that the identities of wilful loan defaulters be disclosed for public shaming and for punishing them.
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.
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
Denial syndrome is hampering our economic policies
Interventions must involve fiscal policy to address our fundamental economic issues
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.
