Sixth Consecutive Monthly Decline Recorded in Exports
Bangladesh’s export earnings continued their downward trend in January 2026, recording a decline for the sixth consecutive month and highlighting sustained pressure on the country’s external trade sector. Official data show that export earnings in January stood at around $4.41 billion, slightly lower than the earnings recorded in the same month of the previous year.
Rising Inflation, Weak Business Climate Drag Bangladesh’s Economy: UN & World Bank
Bangladesh is facing the most severe inflation crisis in South Asia, according to the United Nations, while the World Bank has also lowered the country’s economic growth forecast for the fiscal year 2025–26 due to high inflation and a stagnant business environment.
Bangladesh Faces Rising Economic Risks from Crime and Illicit Economy: WEF
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified crime and the illicit economy as the foremost economic risks that could impact Bangladesh over the next two years. According to experts, these challenges have the potential to destabilize the economy, undermine development initiatives, and create uncertainty for businesses and households alike.
Export growth in the country continues to decline and has entered negative territory
In the first half of the current fiscal year (July–December), the country’s export sector has faced negative growth. According to statistics published by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), exports worth USD 23.99 billion were made in the first six months of the 2025–26 fiscal year, compared to USD 24.53 billion during the same period of the previous fiscal year. As a result, exports declined by 2.19 percent.
Market Capitalization Falls by Tk 21,231 Crore in One Year
In 2025, among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, the capitalization of seven companies declined, while that of three increased. During this period, the overall market capitalization of the country’s capital market increased by Tk 5,339 crore.
Export slump continues for 5 months, earnings drop again in November
In the last four months of the current fiscal year, the country’s economy has witnessed a downward trend in export earnings.
Bangladesh Now Has the Highest Non-Performing Loan Rate in the World
Bangladesh’s banking sector is currently facing an unprecedented crisis. As of the end of September this year, nearly 36 percent of bank-distributed loans have become non-performing. According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, the volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) stands at 644,515 crore taka. In just nine months, NPLs have increased by nearly 300,000 crore taka, an extraordinary rise in the country’s history.
Bangladesh Faces Economic Risk Amid Surge in Non-Performing Loans
As of September, Bangladesh’s banking sector is grappling with an alarming Tk 6.45 lakh crore in non-performing loans (NPLs), posing a serious threat to the economy, slowing job creation, and ultimately transferring the cost of financial failure to the public.
Revival, Ecomilli urge authorities to halt Janata Bank’s auction of Beximco assets
Japan–Bangladeshi ethical fashion and sustainability venture Revival and US-based platform Ecomilli have urged the government and the Janata Bank authorities to reconsider the decision to auction off Beximco’s assets, citing potential risks to workers’ welfare, shareholder rights, and future foreign investment.
World Bank Report: 62 Million People in Bangladesh at Risk of Falling into Poverty
A new World Bank assessment states that nearly 62 million people in Bangladesh—about one-third of the total population—are at risk of falling back below the poverty line due to illness, natural disasters, or any sudden shock. The report titled “Poverty and Inequality Assessment 2025: Bangladesh” was released on Tuesday (25 November) at an event in the capital.