MPs have over Tk3,330 crore in default loans, says Amir Khasru in Parliament

Members of the current Parliament have defaulted loans totalling Tk3,330.08 crore, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said on Monday.

The statement came during a parliamentary session in response to a query from Cumilla-4 lawmaker Hasnat Abdullah, with Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal presiding.

The finance minister clarified, however, that part of this amount may not strictly be considered defaulted, as certain loans are under court suspension orders preventing their classification as non-performing.

“A portion of the loans is under legal review, and cannot be counted as default at this stage,” he said, highlighting the complexity of the matter.

In his statement, the minister also noted that the total outstanding loans of all 13th Parliament lawmakers amount to Tk11,117.31 crore. This figure includes both performing and non-performing loans, reflecting the significant borrowing activity among sitting MPs.

The disclosure has drawn attention to the financial obligations of lawmakers and the scale of defaults among members of the legislature.

Observers say that such revelations raise questions about accountability and the role of financial oversight in ensuring that public representatives maintain clear credit records.

Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury’s statement underscores the ongoing scrutiny of parliamentary members’ financial conduct and highlights the broader conversation on transparency, governance and the management of public trust in elected officials.