Bangladesh 'BB-/B' Sovereign Credit Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Stable

Standard & Poors, April 2011

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Abstract
Solid growth prospects and strong donor commitment mitigate severe fiscal constraints, a low-income economy, and heavy development needs in Bangladesh. We affirmed our 'BB-' long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Bangladesh. The outlook is stable. SINGAPORE (Standard & Poor's) April 28, 2011--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it had affirmed its 'BB-' long-term and 'B' short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The outlook is stable. The transfer and convertibility (T&C) assessment remains 'BB-'. The ratings on Bangladesh are constrained by the sovereign's limited fiscal flexibility due to low revenue-generation capacity, against relatively high public and external debt and significant physical and human capital development needs. Strong and...

Companies mentioned in this report are: Bangladesh (People's Republic of)
Action: Affirmed
Action: Outlook: Stable

Bangladesh (People's Republic of)

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