Bangladesh, Nov. 3 -- Private-sector credit growth fell to a historic low of 4.17 per cent in September 2026 amid a prolonged slowdown in economic activity.Check Loan Rates
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Private-sector credit growth has remained below 5.0 per cent for seven consecutive months, as demand for loans has weakened mainly due to inadequate energy supplies and geopolitical tensions, according to bankers.
They also said most banks had become cautious about approving fresh loans to avoid repayment risks amid a rise in non-performing loans (NPLs) across the banking sector.
The private sector credit growth came down to 4.17 per cent in September 2026 on a year-on-year basis from 4.75 per cent a month ago, according to the central bank's provisional...