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IMF talks end without deal on next loan tranches

Led by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, the Bangladesh delegation held a series of meetings with IMF representatives in Washington.

1d ago

Bangladesh-IMF talks to continue

The International Monetary Fund has no major disagreement with Bangladesh over reforms to the National Board of Revenue, one of the conditions set by the lender for the fourth and fifth instalments of the $4.7 billion loan.

2d ago

US wants Bangladesh’s work plan to reduce trade gap

The United States Trade Representative (USTR), the US government’s chief trade negotiation body, wants to see Bangladesh’s work plan on narrowing the bilateral trade gap before the Trump administration makes a call on reciprocal tariffs.

3d ago

Talks with IMF: Consensus likely on exchange rate, revenue issues

The fourth tranche of the instalment was deferred due to disagreements and now talks are going on to release two tranches at once.

4d ago

Poverty may worsen: World Bank

Bangladesh is confronting a potential rise in poverty and inequality as stubborn inflation, job losses and a slowing economy erode household welfare, according to a World Bank report.

4d ago

Govt raises salary of its outsourced manpower

The government has increased the monthly salary for outsourced manpower of state-owned and state-run organisations after around six years by Tk 570 to Tk 1,102 in several cities and categories.

6d ago

Rooppur payment: Govt to seek US sanction waiver

As much as $900 million has been on hold since 2022 in the central bank's escrow account

1w ago

Air pollution: Govt plans 24 roadside monitors in Dhaka and Ctg

The government is set to install roadside monitoring stations at 24 locations in Dhaka and Chattogram to curb air pollution caused by motorised vehicles, with technical and financial assistance from Japan.

1w ago
April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025

IMF talks end without deal on next loan tranches

Led by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, the Bangladesh delegation held a series of meetings with IMF representatives in Washington.

April 26, 2025
April 26, 2025

Bangladesh-IMF talks to continue

The International Monetary Fund has no major disagreement with Bangladesh over reforms to the National Board of Revenue, one of the conditions set by the lender for the fourth and fifth instalments of the $4.7 billion loan.

April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025

US wants Bangladesh’s work plan to reduce trade gap

The United States Trade Representative (USTR), the US government’s chief trade negotiation body, wants to see Bangladesh’s work plan on narrowing the bilateral trade gap before the Trump administration makes a call on reciprocal tariffs.

April 24, 2025
April 24, 2025

Talks with IMF: Consensus likely on exchange rate, revenue issues

The fourth tranche of the instalment was deferred due to disagreements and now talks are going on to release two tranches at once.

April 24, 2025
April 24, 2025

Poverty may worsen: World Bank

Bangladesh is confronting a potential rise in poverty and inequality as stubborn inflation, job losses and a slowing economy erode household welfare, according to a World Bank report.

April 22, 2025
April 22, 2025

Govt raises salary of its outsourced manpower

The government has increased the monthly salary for outsourced manpower of state-owned and state-run organisations after around six years by Tk 570 to Tk 1,102 in several cities and categories.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

Rooppur payment: Govt to seek US sanction waiver

As much as $900 million has been on hold since 2022 in the central bank's escrow account

April 20, 2025
April 20, 2025

Air pollution: Govt plans 24 roadside monitors in Dhaka and Ctg

The government is set to install roadside monitoring stations at 24 locations in Dhaka and Chattogram to curb air pollution caused by motorised vehicles, with technical and financial assistance from Japan.

April 20, 2025
April 20, 2025

Govt follows taskforce report to set budgetary goals

The government’s revenue collection and spending targets for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 have been set in line with the recommendations of a taskforce given the task of developing strategies to boost the economy, according to the finance ministry.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

Govt sets Tk 4.99 lakh crore target for NBR in FY26

The new target has raised eyebrows, given the underwhelming performance in revenue collection so far