Sri Lanka’s Central Bank shuts Public Debt Dept. NewsThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CB) has closed the Public Debt Department (PDD) on January 1, in line with a previously agreed decision. A statement said the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has been established within the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoF) under the Public Debt Management Act No. This transfer was effected in view of strengthening institutional accountability and enhancing the efficiency and transparency of Sri Lanka’s debt management framework. However, in terms of the relevant provisions of the PDM Act and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No.

Source: Sunday Times January 01, 2026 06:25 UTC