Highlights
- Government’s outstanding debt stands at Tk22.06 lakh crore
- External debt totals Tk9.59 lakh crore
- Government targets investment-led economy, reducing borrowing dependence
- Revenue-to-GDP target set at 10.4% this fiscal year
- MTDS adopted to cut borrowing costs and manage debt
- Bangladesh repaid $4.65 billion in external loans during FY2025-26
The government’s outstanding debt has reached Tk22.06 lakh crore, including Tk9.59 lakh crore in external debt, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament today (12 July).
Responding to a question from MP Golam Rasul during the question-and-answer session, the finance minister said the government is pursuing policies to reduce reliance on borrowing by increasing…