Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- A government move gets underway for revising the fee structure for state guarantees against both foreign and domestic loans to introduce a risk-based pricing mechanism to reduce fiscal exposure and strengthen financial discipline in borrowing institutions.

Officials say the move is intended to better reflect credit risk while safeguarding public finances from mounting contingent liabilities.

The decision was made at the 55th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Debt Management (CDMC), amid concerns over a rapid buildup of government-underwritten loans.

As of the end of September 2025, outstanding state guarantees exceeded Tk 1.11 trillion, underscoring the need for a more structured and sustainable framework.

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