Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- Bangladesh's external financing inflows weakened sharply in the just-concluded 2025-26 fiscal year, with foreign loan commitments falling to their lowest level in 14 years even as the country's external debt servicing reached a record high, reflecting mounting pressure from repayments on previously contracted loans.

According to the latest data released by the Economic Relations Division (ERD) on Sunday, foreign assistance commitments from development partners and international lending agencies declined by 37 per cent to US$5.24 billion in FY2025-26, down from US$8.32 billion in the previous fiscal year.

Foreign aid disbursements also fell, although at a slower pace. Bangladesh received US$8.07 billion in external...