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Bangladesh to request lower JICA loan interest rates during Japan visit

As the Prime Minister departs for Japan, Bangladesh plans to negotiate a reduction in JICA loan interest rates.

The Business Standard ยท 26 October 2026, 12:20 AM

The Prime Minister has departed for an official visit to Japan. During the trip, Bangladesh intends to seek a reduction in interest rates for loans provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The move follows an increase in JICA's interest rates from 3.05% to 3.5% recorded in October.