Dhaka, May 22 -- A new study by the Policy Research Institute (PRI) has revealed a stark concentration of wealth and financial services among a small segment of the population and within limited geographical areas in Bangladesh.
According to the report, just 0.1 per cent of account holders have deposits of Tk 1 crore or more, yet they collectively hold nearly 42 per cent of total deposits in the banking system as of 2024. This indicates a significant concentration of financial resources among a small, affluent demographic.
The study further found that 1 per cent of loan account holders receive 75 per cent of all loans issued nationwide. Additionally, 78 per cent of total lending is concentrated in the two major metropolitan areas of Dhaka...