Experts say stronger finances, transparency and investor confidence will be needed before a wider launch
Bangladesh's government proposed municipal bonds to finance urban infrastructure, shifting funding from banking sector dependence. For rapidly urbanizing markets, this unlocks private capital for development—though weak municipal governance and reporting standards pose implementation risks.
June 12, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
The government has proposed developing a municipal bond framework to finance local government and urban infrastructure projects, opening up a potential new source of long-term funding outside the banking sector.
Experts have broadly welcomed the idea but say significant institutional and financial challenges must be addressed before it can be rolled out on a large scale.
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