Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has revealed that non-performing loans (NPLs) in six state-owned commercial banks have reached approximately Tk 1.47 trillion, with Janata Bank PLC holding the highest amount among them.
The minister disclosed the figures on Sunday during the third session of the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) in response to a query from Md. Abdul Alim, Member of Parliament for Bagherhat-4 constituency. The session was chaired by Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal.
According to the Finance Minister, the total overdue loans of the six state-owned banks — Agrani Bank PLC, Bangladesh Development Bank PLC, Basic Bank PLC, Janata Bank PLC, Rupali Bank PLC, and Sonali Bank PLC — stood at Tk 147,776.36 crore as of June 30, 2026.
Among the state-owned banks, Janata Bank PLC reported the highest level of defaulted loans.
The minister provided a breakdown of the NPL figures for each bank:
Responding to another question, the minister said the Bangladesh Bank has set a target of disbursing Tk 60,000 crore in loans to the cold storage, dairy, and poultry sectors during the current fiscal year 2026-27, aiming to boost agricultural production, strengthen food security, and generate employment in rural areas.
Finance Minister informed Parliament that the loans will be distributed through all scheduled commercial banks across the country.
The minister disclosed the information while responding to a written question from Mosammat Farida Yasmin, a Member of Parliament from a reserved women's seat.
The initiative underscores the government's continued focus on revitalising the agriculture-dependent rural economy by ensuring adequate financing for key sub-sectors. Cold storage facilities are crucial for reducing post-harvest losses, while the dairy and poultry industries play a significant role in meeting the nation's nutritional demands and providing livelihoods for millions of rural households, the minister added.
