ডিজিটাল মহাজনি ঋণের মরণফাঁদ: যুবসমাজ ও মধ্যবিত্ত বিপন্ন, নিয়ন্ত্রক সংস্থাগুলোর জরুরি পদক্ষেপ প্রয়োজন

A new wave of illegal digital loan apps is ensnaring vulnerable populations in Bangladesh, including youth and the middle class. These apps, often advertised on social media, offer quick loans with exorbitant interest rates, sometimes as high as 60-70%. This predatory practice mirrors the exploitative tactics of traditional moneylenders but operates through unregistered online platforms. The illicit gains are reportedly being laundered abroad via cryptocurrency, posing a significant threat to the nation's financial security.

The proliferation of these unregulated digital loan apps poses a serious threat to financial stability and individual well-being, necessitating urgent intervention from regulatory bodies.