Bangladesh paid $1.35123 billion in external debt principal and interest during July–September, the first quarter of fiscal year 2026–27, according to Economic Relations Division data released on October 26.
Foreign assistance disbursements over the same period amounted to $662.31 million. Debt servicing was about 5.6% higher than the $1.279 billion recorded in the corresponding quarter a year earlier.
The latest total comprised $858.92 million in principal repayments and $492.31 million in interest. New foreign aid commitments reached approximately $1.273 billion during the quarter, up from $910.67 million a year earlier.
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