External debt repayment

Managing our external debt needs a balanced strategy

Bangladesh's steadily rising debt levels are becoming a pressing issue.

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. 

September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025

Managing our external debt needs a balanced strategy

Bangladesh's steadily rising debt levels are becoming a pressing issue.

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.