, June 15 -- Bangladesh's banking sector continues to be in ailing health, as new figures reveal a significant jump in classified loans, painting a challenging picture for the sector and the economy.

As of March (quarter) 31, 2025, the gross rate of these "bad loans" has surged to 24.13 percent, a notable increase that could impact everything from credit availability to economic stability.

This recent report indicates that across 61 scheduled banks, the total amount of classified loans hit a staggering Tk4,20,334.94 crore in the first quarter of 2025. This is a considerable jump from Tk3,45,764.86 crore just three months prior, in December (quarter) 2024.

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