July 09, 2026
The Bangladesh Finance chief says long-standing weaknesses are now surfacing across the industry
Institutions failing to meet the requirement are instructed to issue bonus or stock dividends instead of cash payouts
Economists say relaxed corporate lending limits may intensify pressure on an already fragile financial sector
Bankers’ association expresses concern that revised rules could destabilise weak banks
Many of them belong to the controversial S Alam Group
Central bank spokesperson says the governor warned that the special rescheduling opportunity would not be repeated
Ahsan says the ACC will take action against anyone found involved
Central bank cites five major factors behind the surge as NPLs exceed Tk 4tn for first time