Every Bangladeshi carries $646 in foreign debt: World Bank
The Business Standard (Economy) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
The per-capita figure is calculated by dividing the country's total external debt by its population of 175.7 million, as reported by the World Bank, representing an average macroeconomic share rather than an individual citizen's personal liability.
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- Bangladesh's external debt reached $113.44 billion at the end of 2025, equivalent to approximately $646 per person in the country, as the outstanding debt stock increased 8.6% from a year earlier, according to the World Bank.
- Released on November 5, the International Debt Report 2026 shows that the country's external liabilities have nearly tripled over the past decade, climbing from $38.77 billion in 2015.
- The country's total debt stock comprises $89.51 billion in public and publicly guaranteed debt, $9.87 billion in private nonguaranteed debt and $14.06 billion in short-term debt.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | $113.44 billion | “Bangladesh's external debt reached $113.44 billion at the end of 2025, equivalent to approximately $646 per person in the country, as the outstanding debt stock increased 8.6% from a year earlier, according to the World Bank.” |
Figure | $38.77 billion | “Released on November 5, the International Debt Report 2026 shows that the country's external liabilities have nearly tripled over the past decade, climbing from $38.77 billion in 2015.” |
Figure | 175.7 million | “The per-capita figure is calculated by dividing the country's total external debt by its population of 175.7 million, as reported by the World Bank, representing an average macroeconomic share rather than an individual citizen's personal liability.” |
Figure | $89.51 billion | “The country's total debt stock comprises $89.51 billion in public and publicly guaranteed debt, $9.87 billion in private nonguaranteed debt and $14.06 billion in short-term debt.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
4টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.
“Bangladesh's external debt reached $113.44 billion at the end of 2025, equivalent to approximately $646 per person in the country, as the outstanding debt stock increased 8.6% from a year earlier, according to the World Bank.”
An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.
“The per-capita figure is calculated by dividing the country's total external debt by its population of 175.7 million, as reported by the World Bank, representing an average macroeconomic share rather than an individual citizen's personal liability.”
To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
Synonyms: compute, reckon, work out
“The per-capita figure is calculated by dividing the country's total external debt by its population of 175.7 million, as reported by the World Bank, representing an average macroeconomic share rather than an individual citizen's personal liability.”
At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
Synonyms: first, premature
“Bangladesh's external debt reached $113.44 billion at the end of 2025, equivalent to approximately $646 per person in the country, as the outstanding debt stock increased 8.6% from a year earlier, according to the World Bank.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Bangladesh's external debt reached $113.44 billion at the end of 2025, equivalent to approximately $646 per person in the country, as the outstanding debt stock increased 8.6% from a year earlier, according to the World Bank.
Released on November 5, the International Debt Report 2026 shows that the country's external liabilities have nearly tripled over the past decade, climbing from $38.77 billion in 2015.
The per-capita figure is calculated by dividing the country's total external debt by its population of 175.7 million, as reported by the World Bank, representing an average macroeconomic share rather than an individual citizen's personal liability.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Bangladesh's external debt reached _____ at the end of 2025, equivalent to approximately $646 per person in the country, as the outstanding debt stock increased 8.6% from a year earlier, according to the World Bank.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The per-capita figure is calculated by dividing the country's total external _____ by its population of 175.7 million, as reported by the World Bank, representing an average macroeconomic share rather than an individual citizen's personal liability.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Released on November 5, the International Debt Report 2026 shows that the country's external liabilities have nearly tripled over the past decade, climbing from $58.16 billion in 2015.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Debt & development
Some people think developing countries should borrow from international lenders to build roads, water supply and power plants. Others say the debt is too risky. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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