30% Default Loans in Standard Bank, Future Uncertain Amid Father–Son Conflict

Standard Bank has fallen into a severe crisis. The Shariah-based bank’s default loans have reached almost one-third of its total loans. At the same time, a power struggle between father and son in the boardroom has escalated to such a level that the bank’s future operations have become uncertain.

IMF Warns Weak Policies of Yunus Government Put Bangladesh Economy at Serious Risk

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a sharp warning that Bangladesh is now facing major macro-financial risks due to the weak revenue collection of the incumbent interim government, an inefficient financial sector, and persistently high inflation.

Exports Down 7.43% in October: Bangladesh Faces Deepening Trade and Currency Crisis

The downward trend in Bangladesh’s export earnings continues, creating fresh concerns for the economy. According to the latest data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the country’s total exports in October fell by 7.43 percent, dropping to 3.63 billion USD. This marks the continuation of a two-month decline, heightening fears among exporters of further contraction. Meanwhile, import volumes are also gradually decreasing — a reflection of the ongoing foreign currency crisis and growing economic uncertainty.

Private Sector in Crisis Amid Contractionary Monetary Policy

The General Economics Division (GED) of the Planning Commission, in its Economic Update and Outlook for October 2025, has reported that although inflation has slightly eased, a contractionary monetary policy has led to stagnation in private sector credit and investment. The agency also warned that economic volatility could intensify ahead of the national elections.

Instability Fuels Poverty Surge in Bangladesh | Asian Lite Report Criticizes Yunus Government

Poverty levels in Bangladesh are rising sharply as political instability under the post-Sheikh Hasina interim administration, led by Muhammad Yunus, continues to stall investment and industrial growth, according to a recent Asian Lite report.

Trading of Six LR Global Mutual Funds Suspended Indefinitely

Trading of six mutual funds managed by LR Global Bangladesh Asset Management Company has been suspended indefinitely after the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) ordered the removal of the fund manager for allegedly misusing investors’ money.

Bangladesh Taka Falls to Record Low of Tk 122.75 per Dollar

The value of the U.S. dollar has risen again against the Bangladeshi taka. On October 23, the highest selling rate of the dollar across various banks stood at Tk 122.75, up from Tk 122.30 last week. Bank officials said the increase is due to a rise in the number of import LCs being opened, among several other factors.

IMF Freezes Loan: No Confidence in Yunus-Led Unelected Government

The IMF has frozen further disbursement of its $5.5 billion loan to Bangladesh, citing the lack of a democratically elected government under Muhammad Yunus. Economic instability and mistrust grow as international donors step back.

IMF Lowers Bangladesh’s GDP Growth Forecast Again

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again downgraded its forecast for Bangladesh’s economic growth. In its latest World Economic Outlook report published Tuesday (October 14), the organization said that Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fiscal year 2025–26 will be 4.9 percent — lower than its prior projections.

IMF Sets Foreign Loan Cap for Bangladesh for the First Time

For the first time, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has set a limit on how much foreign loan Bangladesh can take. In the current fiscal year (2025-26), Bangladesh cannot take more than USD 8.44 billion in foreign loans. Previously, there was no such restriction from the IMF on Bangladesh.