Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- Private-sector credit growth has fallen to a record low, underscoring the fragile state of the country's economic recovery despite a series of regulatory measures by the central bank.

Advertisement Bankers and economists attribute the sharp slowdown to mounting bad loans, persistent energy shortages, high borrowing costs and a deteriorating business climate that has dampened investment appetite.

According to the central bank, private-sector credit growth fell to 4.47 per cent by the end of June, the lowest level in Bangladesh's history. The previous record low was 4.72 per cent, registered in March 2026.

In value terms, total outstanding loans to the private sector stood at Tk 18.26 trillion at the end of June, u...