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Private sector interest in foreign loans wanes

The private sector in Bangladesh has seen a significant decline in foreign borrowing, particularly regarding short-term debt facilities.

TBS Bangladesh · 4 October 2026, 7:40 AM

There has been a notable shift in the private sector's reliance on foreign financing. This trend is most apparent in short-term debt, which encompasses trade facilities such as buyer’s credit and deferred import payments. Data indicates that these liabilities dropped by 42.48% to $10.21 billion between the second quarter of 2022 and July 2026.