Bangladesh external debt

External debt crosses $100b again

Bangladesh’s external debt increased to $103 billion at the end of June this year after falling slightly in March.

Foreign debt costs to spiral

Bangladesh’s interest payments on external borrowing are projected to soar by 65 percent within three years due to rising global interest rates and an expanded foreign loan portfolio, which will put further pressure on the dwindling foreign currency reserves. 

Foreign loan commitments surge over 600%

Although foreign aid commitments made by global lenders to Bangladesh surged more than 600 percent in July-September of the current fiscal year, the disbursement declined. 

External debt nears $100b

Bangladesh’s overall external debt stock nearly hit the $100-billion mark in June driven by increasing appetite for funds from both public and private sectors, central bank figures showed. .The debt buildup, which still within the threshold recommended by the International Monetary Fund

External debt repayment to double in 3yrs

Bangladesh’s external debt repayment obligation will double in the next three years, according to data of the Economic Relations Division (ERD).

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

External debt crosses $100b again

Bangladesh’s external debt increased to $103 billion at the end of June this year after falling slightly in March.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Foreign debt costs to spiral

Bangladesh’s interest payments on external borrowing are projected to soar by 65 percent within three years due to rising global interest rates and an expanded foreign loan portfolio, which will put further pressure on the dwindling foreign currency reserves. 

October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023

Foreign loan commitments surge over 600%

Although foreign aid commitments made by global lenders to Bangladesh surged more than 600 percent in July-September of the current fiscal year, the disbursement declined. 

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

External debt nears $100b

Bangladesh’s overall external debt stock nearly hit the $100-billion mark in June driven by increasing appetite for funds from both public and private sectors, central bank figures showed. .The debt buildup, which still within the threshold recommended by the International Monetary Fund

September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022

External debt repayment to double in 3yrs

Bangladesh’s external debt repayment obligation will double in the next three years, according to data of the Economic Relations Division (ERD).