Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- High bank interest rates and low credit disbursement to the private sector have now emerged as major crises for the economy, experts said.

These two problems in the banking sector are further slowing the pace of investment. The economic slowdown that appeared at the beginning of the 2024-25 fiscal year due to political instability and structural weaknesses has not yet fully eased.

Economic analysts and private-sector entrepreneurs say that the crisis in the banking sector is directly disrupting the goals of monetary policy. In a situation of high interest rates, limited credit, and growing uncertainty, businesses have reduced the import of new machinery. Not only that-the overall economy is now limping. Signs of frustr...