Russia leads foreign aid disbursement in FY26 (July-Febuary)

TBS Report

11 April, 2026, 02:50 pm

Last modified: 11 April, 2026, 03:01 pm

Russia leads foreign aid disbursement in FY26 (July-Febuary)

TBS Report

11 April, 2026, 02:50 pm

Last modified: 11 April, 2026, 03:01 pm

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Bangladesh received $3.05 billion in foreign aid during the first eight months of FY26, marking a sharp 26.2% decline from $4.13 billion in the same period last year. Russia disbursed the highest amount at $755.15 million, mainly for the Rooppur power project.

Source: Economic Relations Division (ERD)

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