Rising Metro Rail Loan Interest Rates Prompt Funding Strategy Review
The Economic Relations Division (ERD) is exploring variable-rate loans linked to the Tokyo Term Risk-Free Rate (TORF) to mitigate immediate financial pressure.
TBS Bangladesh28 September 2026, 10:30 AM0 readsAMP
Bangladesh is reconsidering its funding strategy for the metro rail project following an increase in loan interest rates. Officials from the Economic Relations Division (ERD) are currently evaluating the adoption of variable-rate loans to alleviate immediate financial burdens. These potential loans would be tied to the Tokyo Term Risk-Free Rate (TORF).
