Dhaka, May 23 -- The country's Islamic banks saw steady growth in deposits, assets and key financial indicators in March 2026, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) data.

The total deposits in Islamic banks stood at Tk 4.79 trillion in March 2026, up from Tk 4.76 trillion in February 2026, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) data.

On a year-on-year basis, the amount of deposits increased by 9.22 per cent over that of Tk 4.39 trillion in March 2025, indicating gradual stabilisation in the sector after recent turbulence.

However, the volume of deposits in conventional banks rose more sharply to Tk 17.04 trillion in March 2026 from Tk 15.12 trillion a year earlier, reflecting a 12.72 per cent annual increase and highlighting a relative shift in...