Dhaka, May 24 -- Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Bangladesh's long-term foreign-currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B+' with a stable outlook.

The rating published on Thursday reflects a balance between moderate government debt levels and access to official external financing, offset by structural weaknesses including a low revenue-to-GDP ratio, vulnerabilities in the financial sector, and relatively low foreign exchange reserves.

The country's external refinancing risks remain contained due to a manageable debt repayment profile, ongoing macroeconomic reforms, and efforts to strengthen the banking sector.

Bangladesh has been under a 42-month International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme since 2023, aimed at reinforcing economic stabil...