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Private sector credit growth remains below 5% for fifth consecutive month

Private sector credit growth has stayed below 5% for the fifth straight month, falling significantly short of the Bangladesh Bank's target.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 17 September 2026, 7:40 AM

Private sector credit growth has remained below the 5% threshold for the fifth consecutive month. While the latest growth rate showed a marginal increase compared to the record low of 4.47% observed in June, it continues to trail significantly behind the Bangladesh Bank's target of 6.80% set for December.