Janata Bank holds more than half of Tk147,776 crore in defaulted loans at six state banks, finance minister says

Janata Bank holds more than half of the defaulted loans recorded across Bangladesh’s six state-owned banks, according to figures presented in parliament.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said the banks’ combined non-performing loans stood at Tk147,776 crore as of June 30, 2026. Janata Bank accounted for Tk75,396.67 crore, the highest figure among the six institutions.

The minister gave the figures in response to a question from Abdul Alim MP during parliament’s question-and-answer session. Agrani Bank had Tk29,029.67 crore in defaulted loans, Bangladesh Development Bank had Tk888.79 crore, Basic Bank had Tk8,131.09 crore, Rupali Bank had Tk19,281.74 crore and Sonali Bank had Tk15,048.39 crore.

Responding to another question from Lutfor Rahman MP, Amir Khosru said the government normally takes the necessary steps under existing rules after receiving applications to establish new banks. Thirteen private banks were allowed to operate between 2010 and June 2024, he said.

Bangladesh currently has 62 public and private banks, including seven public banks, according to the minister.