Default loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector increased by Tk 31,488 crore during the first three months of 2026, according to the latest report from Bangladesh Bank.
The report shows that default loans stood at Tk 557,216 crore at the end of December 2025, accounting for 30.60 percent of total disbursed loans. By the end of March 2026, the figure had risen to Tk 588,704 crore.
As a result, the ratio of non-performing loans (NPLs) increased to 32.26 percent of total outstanding loans. The total loan portfolio in the banking sector currently stands at Tk 1,824,668 crore.
The latest figures highlight the continued challenges facing Bangladesh’s banking industry as default loans remain at historically high levels.
