Deposits in Islamic banks saw a moderate increase in June 2025, but their share in the banking sector fell by 1.17 percentage points year-on-year, according to Bangladesh Bank data.

Bangladesh Bank has instructed five shariah-based banks to send a daily log of sanctioned credit of Tk 10 crore and above as it looks to restore calm and order at the lenders that have recently faced withdrawal pressure.

Islamic banking is set to grow from the current level in Bangladesh, which will offer a huge opportunity to banks and financial institutions and accelerate financial inclusion, said Sabbir Ahmed, head of retail banking of Standard Chartered Bangladesh.