Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Bangladesh's foreign loan commitments from development partners have surged sharply in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, rising by 133percent compared to the same period a year earlier.
According to an updated report released by the Economic Relations Division (ERD) on Monday, the government signed new loan agreements or received pledges worth about $1.219 billion between July and November of FY26.
In contrast, foreign loan commitments during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year stood at just $522.68 million.
ERD officials attributed last year's low commitment levels to political upheaval, including a mass uprising, the fall of the government, administrative disruptions and a resu...