Bangladesh's banks and finance companies (FCs) witnessed a notable slowdown in both green-and sustainable-finance disbursements during the April-June 2025 period, reflecting weaker momentum in environment-friendly and socially responsible lending compared to the previous quarter.
According to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank (BB), the total distribution in green finance by banks and FCs stood at Tk 78.49 billion in this period, down from Tk 87.63 billion in the January-March quarter, marking a decrease of 10.43 per cent.
Similarly, the total disbursement in sustainable finance by banks and FCs reached Tk 1.41 trillion in the said period, down from Tk 1.50 trillion in the preceding quarter, witnessing a decline of 6.0 per cent.
A total of 43 banks out of 61 and 10 FCs out of 34 had exposure in green finance in the reporting quarter.
The total amount invested as green finance was Tk 70.70 billion by banks and Tk 7.78 billion by FCs in this period.
The introduction of the Sustainable Finance Policy has provided banks and finance companies with opportunities to contribute to inclusive, sustainable green growth.
This includes green finance; sustainable agriculture; sustainable cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSMEs); socially responsible financing; and other activities linked to sustainability.
