In continuation of reforms in the banking sector, Bangladesh Bank is taking a tough stance against non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs). The central bank has started the process of liquidating the shares of nine financial institutions for failing to return customer deposits for a long time. Bangladesh Bank sources said that many NBFIs are in deep crisis due to widespread irregularities and corruption during the ousted Awami League government. The institutions are People's Leasing, International Leasing, Bangladesh Industrial Finance Company (BIFC), FAS Finance, Aviva Finance, Fareast Finance, GSP Finance, Prime Finance and Premier Leasing. Of this, small depositors have deposits of Tk3,525 crore and deposits of banks and corporate institutions are Tk11,845 crore.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 05, 2026 20:58 UTC