Economy & Finance
Aug 29, 2026
Big Shift Opens in Bangladesh Islamic Finance as Depositors Move to Conventional Banks
Bangladesh Bank data shows full-fledged Islamic banks lost Tk 17,000 crore in deposits in June 2026 (-1.07% YoY), while conventional banks' Islamic windows doubled to Tk 78,000 crore as depositors shift to safer Shariah-compliant alternatives.