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Bangladesh’s foreign debt rises to about $115 billion at June-end
Bangladesh’s external debt rose about 3.65% during the April–June quarter to roughly $115 billion. Public-sector borrowing drove the increase, while private debt declined slightly. The figures describe the debt stock at June-end, not loans newly contracted or money received in October.
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From 13 October 2026 — Daily Brief
Bangladesh’s foreign debt stood at about $115 billion at the end of June 2026, up 3.65% from the preceding quarter, according to central-bank data reported on 12 October.
Public-sector external debt rose by about $4.19 billion to roughly $95 billion. Private-sector debt moved in the opposite direction, falling by around $140 million to $19.89 billion.
The increase followed a period in which public-sector external debt had declined as implementation of foreign-funded development projects slowed. Subsequent budget-support financing from development partners contributed to the rebound.
Reductions in short-term borrowing, buyer’s credit and trade credit helped lower the private-sector total, according to the report.
These figures measure outstanding debt at a particular date. They should not be read as new borrowing during October, the government’s annual repayment bill or the amount of money immediately available to spend. The reporting date and the June-end measurement period are separate.
Source: The Daily Star, 12 October 2026.