Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Bangladesh's blue-economy-sector financing continues to crumble, reflecting an inconsistent flow of credit and a lack of bankable projects in the country's vast marine and coastal areas.

According to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank, the total outstanding loans in the blue-economy-financing category under green finance stood at Tk 8.48 billion till June 2025, up from Tk 7.51 billion in March.

The figure was well below the Tk 13.50 billion recorded in December 2024, suggesting a notable contraction in the first half of this year.

The lending trend shows considerable volatility over the past year - outstanding financing was Tk 4.12 billion in June 2024 and rose sharply to Tk 13.50 billion by December, before sli...