The Bangladesh government plans to raise an additional Tk 5,000 crore through a special auction of 91-day treasury bills on April 8, according to the central bank. The move follows increased fiscal needs, prompting the government to seek extra funds beyond its regular bank borrowing. Officials said a similar auction was held on April 1, when the government borrowed the same amount.
Sector insiders attributed the rising borrowing demand to several factors, including election-related expenses of the interim government, higher energy import costs due to the Middle East conflict, and slow revenue collection. The National Board of Revenue collected 28 percent less than its target in the first eight months of the fiscal year. New government programs such as card initiatives and agricultural loan waivers have further increased funding requirements.
Economists warned that heavy reliance on central bank borrowing could pose risks. With private sector credit growth slowing to 6.03 percent in January, banks have shown greater interest in lending to the government, raising concerns about inflation and financial pressure.
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