Banks’ capital rises Banks’ overall capital rose 1.6 percent in the April-June quarter but the capital base of state banks shrank further though they were provided with funds from the state coffer. On June 30, the total capital in the banking system was Tk 76,884 crore, up from Tk 75,612
Read MoreBanks’ capital base weakens in Q2 The capital base of banks has weakened slightly, but remains at a comfortable level, in the April-June quarter (Q2) of this year mainly due to increased non-performing loans (NPLs). The overall capital-to-risk weighted assets ratio (CRAR) of all the banks operating in the country
Read MoreBangladesh Bank issues guideline on commercial paper Bangladesh Bank yesterday issued a guideline on commercial paper (CP) for banks to put in place a uniform procedure for this short-term money-market instrument. Banks are allowed to invest in CPs, provide credit enhancements to CP issuers and act as an issuing and
Read MoreBanks’ deposits soar despite small returns Banks’ deposits grew by a handsome amount last fiscal year despite small returns further pared down by inflation. Deposits grew 14.1% to BDT 8,583.3 billion in the year to June 30, whereas the weighted average interest rate on deposits fell about 1.2% during the
Read MoreNegative NPL-ROA ties concern policy-makers The negative relationship between classified loans and profitability has been a major concern for the policymakers in the banking industry of Bangladesh, according to a study conducted by the central bank. The study recommended that the authorities of commercial banks should adopt proper policy to
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