Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Bangladesh's foreign debt repayments have surged in the opening months of the current fiscal year, reflecting both rising loan inflows and mounting repayment obligations.

According to data released today (28 September) by the Economic Relations Department (ERD), the country repaid $667.11 million in foreign loans during July-August of FY2025-26, marking a 13.21percent increase compared to the same period last year, when repayments stood at $589.22 million.

The bulk of the repayments came from the principal component. Actual principal repayments rose to $488.79 million, a sharp 17.6percent jump from $415.62 million during the same period of FY25.

Meanwhile, interest payments climbed more modestly, increasing by 2.71pe...