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Foreign loan commitments hit 14-year low as Bangladesh repays record $4.49b

Foreign loan commitments dropped to $5.243 billion in FY26, while Bangladesh recorded its highest-ever annual external debt repayment of $4.494 billion.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 2 August 2026, 7:00 PM

In the fiscal year 2026, foreign loan commitments to Bangladesh fell to $5.243 billion, marking a 14-year low. During the same period, the country reached a record high in external debt servicing, repaying $4.494 billion.