A conversation on Bangladesh's banking woes

The banking sector has facing serious challenges — from rising default loans to poor governance and lack of reforms

In this late January discussion, I sit down with Asif Khan and Ahmed Rashid Joy, a senior executive at a major bank, to unpack the root causes of the crisis and explore practical policy solutions.

Further reading

• Bangladesh’s quest for a corruption-free tomorrow

  Fahmida Khatun, 22 Oct 2024

• Crony capitalism stifled investment and growth in Bangladesh

  Selim Raihan, 6 Nov 2024

• State capture is a growing threat. Reversing it is hard

  The Economist, 3 April 2025

• Bangladesh considers ‘settlements’ with tycoons accused of funnelling assets abroad

  John Reed, 12 June 2025