Bangladesh Bank has launched a comprehensive review of all bank loans exceeding Tk 20 crore disbursed since July 2025. The initiative, directed by Governor Mostakur Rahman, aims to verify whether these large loans are reaching genuine new entrepreneurs or being diverted to previously controversial or fraudulent entities. The central bank’s relevant department has already begun the scrutiny process, with a report to be submitted to the governor upon completion.

According to Bangladesh Bank data, total bank loans stood at Tk 17.77 trillion at the end of December, of which Tk 8.22 trillion involved loans above Tk 20 crore. The review follows earlier discussions under former governor Ahsan H. Mansur, who could not implement the plan before his contract was terminated. The move comes amid intensified efforts to trace and recover funds allegedly siphoned abroad by six major business groups during the former Awami League government.

Several affected banks have signed non-disclosure agreements with multinational firms to identify and recover overseas assets. The review is part of broader financial accountability measures initiated after the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024.