The Bangladesh government’s total debt surged by Tk 56,000 crore in FY 2023–24 due to a revised accounting method that now includes advance financing from Bangladesh Bank. Previously excluded from internal debt figures, these advances are now officially counted, increasing transparency in fiscal reporting. The IMF has supported this change. Experts stress the need to apply the revision across all fiscal years for accurate comparisons. The total domestic debt now stands at Tk 10.77 lakh crore, up from Tk 10.20 lakh crore under the old method.