The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to support stabilization and reform in Bangladesh’s banking sector under the "Stabilizing and Reforming the Banking Sector Program – Subprogram 1."

Economic expert Sanjeeb Kaushik commented, “The major obstacles in Bangladesh’s banking sector are poor asset quality, liquidity shortages, and limited financial intermediation. This ADB initiative will enhance regulatory oversight and accountability in line with international standards and improve credit flow to SMEs.”