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Report: Banks lacking capital to absorb losses as NPLs hit 32.78%

The default loan rate in Bangladesh's banking sector has surged to 32.78%. This means nearly one-third of all disbursed loans in the banking sector are now non-performing (defaulted). Furthermore, there is virtually zero likelihood of recovering 80% to 90% of these defaulted loans. Compounding the crisis, banks lack the necessary capital to absorb the losses stemming from these defaulted...…

Report: Banks lacking capital to absorb losses as NPLs hit 32.78%

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