Savings Certificate Profit Rates to Be Reduced Again from January
The Ministry of Finance has taken an initiative to reduce the profit rates on savings certificates once again starting from January. Once the proposal of the Finance Division under the Ministry of Finance receives approval from the Finance Adviser, the new rates will come into effect. Subsequently, the Internal Resources Division (IRD) will issue an official circular.
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.
High Court sets December 4 verdict on writ against NCT deal with DP World
The High Court on Tuesday set December 4 for delivering its verdict on a writ petition challenging the government’s move to award the operational contract of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to UAE-based DP World under a public–private partnership (PPP) arrangement.
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.
Development Budget Set for Tk 30,000cr Cut
The interim government is preparing to downsize the current Annual Development Programme (ADP) by nearly 13 percent, equivalent to Tk 30,000 crore, due to its slow implementation progress, according to officials.
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.
1.6 Crore People in Bangladesh Likely to Face Food Crisis by December: UN-Backed Report
Nearly 16 million people across Bangladesh’s disaster-prone districts are likely to face a major food crisis by December, while around 1.6 million children may suffer from severe malnutrition, according to a new joint analysis report conducted by the Food Planning and Monitoring Unit (FPMU) under the Food Ministry and three UN agencies.