Bangladesh, July 28 -- Only 11 of Bangladesh's 122 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and autonomous bodies have been assessed as financially solvent, signifying the fragile financial condition of much of the country's public sector.

A recent assessment by the Finance Division found that the 11 organisations had cash and liquid assets exceeding their total debt, leaving them with negative net debt - a key indicator of financial strength.

The 11 entities are the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, Bangladesh Industrial Technical Assistance Centre, Eastern Lubricants Blenders, Hotels International, Jamuna Fertiliser Company, National Housing Authority, Nuclear Power Plant Company Bangladesh, Petroleum Transmission Company, Rajshahi WASA...