Following the fall of the government, significant changes have occurred in the banking sector, with many banks undergoing leadership changes and customers shifting their funds. Banks are facing withdrawal limits, with a maximum of Tk300,000 per day, which has masked the severity of their financial issues. In the past five days, Tk593 crore has been deposited in the central bank, while the amount of currency in circulation decreased from Tk322,061 crore on August 15 to Tk319,469 crore. On August 6, currency in circulation was Tk315,540 crore. Many people, particularly those involved in corruption, are depositing money in reputable banks due to security concerns. Some troubled banks, including those under the S Alam Group, are struggling with significant deficits and are under pressure to manage withdrawals. Despite these issues, Islami Bank Bangladesh has seen a slight improvement in its situation. The central bank has stopped providing extra-legal liquidity facilities, and banks with large current account deficits, such as First Security Islami Bank and Social Islami Bank, are facing severe financial strains.
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