Bangladesh Bank’s latest report shows that default loans in the country’s banking sector rose by Tk 31,487 crore in the first quarter of 2026, despite multiple policy supports and special rescheduling opportunities. At the end of March, total default loans reached Tk 5,88,704 crore, or 32.26% of total loans, up from Tk 5,57,217 crore three months earlier. The increase has renewed pressure on the banking system, reversing the temporary relief seen at the end of 2025.
Officials and bankers attributed the rise to slow economic growth, accumulating interest, and reclassification of previously understated loans after central bank inspections. Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan said defaults were expected to fall under the special rescheduling policy, but accrued interest and grace periods prevented recovery. ABB Chairman Masrur Arefin cited sluggish production and limited borrower capacity to meet down payments as key factors.
The report also highlights that state-owned banks hold the highest default ratio at 45.85%, while private banks account for 30.11%. The interim government’s disclosure of previously hidden defaults has further exposed the sector’s vulnerabilities, underscoring persistent structural weaknesses in loan management.
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