Word Bank: Bangladesh’s foreign debt surges 8.6% to $113.4bn
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Bangladesh’s total external debt climbed 8.6% to $113.4 billion in 2025, according to the World Bank’s International Debt Report 2026, underscoring the country’s growing reliance on foreign financing at a time when…
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Multilateral creditors remained the largest source of public external financing, holding $51.1 billion in outstanding debt.
- The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) accounted for $22.6 billion, followed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) with $17.5 billion.
- The region’s total external debt reached $955 billion in 2025, although its average debt-to-GNI ratio remained relatively contained at 21%. Bangladesh’s ratio of 24% was slightly above the regional average, indicating a somewhat higher external debt burden relative to national income.
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 | 8.6% | “Bangladesh’s total external debt climbed 8.6% to $113.4 billion in 2025, according to the World Bank’s International Debt Report 2026, underscoring the country’s growing reliance on foreign financing at a time when developing economies face mounting debt-servicing pressures.” |
Figure | $51.1 billion | “Multilateral creditors remained the largest source of public external financing, holding $51.1 billion in outstanding debt.” |
Figure | $22.6 billion | “The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) accounted for $22.6 billion, followed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) with $17.5 billion.” |
Figure | $32.6 billion | “Bilateral creditors held another $32.6 billion, with Japan accounting for $12.7 billion and Russia $9 billion.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
Relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation.
“Despite the increase, Bangladesh maintained a relatively moderate external debt burden, with outstanding foreign liabilities equivalent to 24% of gross national income (GNI), while its debt service-to-exports ratio eased to 16%.”
To underline; to mark a line beneath text.
“Bangladesh’s total external debt climbed 8.6% to $113.4 billion in 2025, according to the World Bank’s International Debt Report 2026, underscoring the country’s growing reliance on foreign financing at a time when developing economies face mounting debt-servicing pressures.”
To resist effectually; withstand; sustain without yielding.
“Despite the increase, Bangladesh maintained a relatively moderate external debt burden, with outstanding foreign liabilities equivalent to 24% of gross national income (GNI), while its debt service-to-exports ratio eased to 16%.”
To assume or take responsibility for a debt or other obligation.
Synonyms: assure, warrant
“The report shows that long-term public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) external debt reached $89.5 billion, accounting for nearly four-fifths of the country’s total external obligations.”
Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.
“Despite the increase, Bangladesh maintained a relatively moderate external debt burden, with outstanding foreign liabilities equivalent to 24% of gross national income (GNI), while its debt service-to-exports ratio eased to 16%.”
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 total external debt climbed 8.6% to $113.4 billion in 2025, according to the World Bank’s International Debt Report 2026, underscoring the country’s growing reliance on foreign financing at a time when developing economies face mounting debt-servicing pressures.
Despite the increase, Bangladesh maintained a relatively moderate external debt burden, with outstanding foreign liabilities equivalent to 24% of gross national income (GNI), while its debt service-to-exports ratio eased to 16%.
The report shows that long-term public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) external debt reached $89.5 billion, accounting for nearly four-fifths of the country’s total external obligations.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Bangladesh’s total external debt climbed 8.6% to _____ in 2025, according to the World Bank’s International Debt Report 2026, underscoring the country’s growing reliance on foreign financing at a time when developing economies face mounting debt-servicing pressures.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Despite the increase, Bangladesh maintained a relatively moderate external debt burden, with outstanding _____ liabilities equivalent to 24% of gross national income (GNI), while its debt service-to-exports ratio eased to 16%.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The report shows that long-term public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) external debt reached $44.8 billion, accounting for nearly four-fifths of the country’s total external obligations.
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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