IMF loan to Bangladesh
IMF team due in Dec to review fourth tranche of $4.7b loan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is sending a team within the first week of December to review whether Bangladesh qualifies for the fourth tranche of a $4.7 billion loan programme.
IMF reaffirms support for interim government
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its support for Bangladesh’s interim government in overcoming the various economic challenges the country has been facing in recent times.
IMF to fast-track financial support for 'Bangladesh 2.0'
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva tells Yunus on UNGA sidelines
IMF may seek subsidy cuts, more revenue against $3b loan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is likely to give more reform recommendations to reduce subsidies and increase revenue collection for an additional $3 billion loan sought by the interim government, according to a top official of the multilateral lender in Dhaka.
IMF to assess Bangladesh’s need for fresh loan
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation due to arrive later this month will assess Bangladesh’s potential financial needs as the country sought a fresh $3 billion loan from the multilateral lender.
IMF positive about lending additional $3b
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is positive about lending an additional $3 billion to Bangladesh but the multilateral lender wants to know what reforms the interim government is planning to take.
BB in talks with IMF for extra $3 billion loan
Bangladesh is in talks with the International Monetary Fund for an additional $3 billion loan, according to BBC and Bloomberg reports.
Record budget support helps govt meet IMF’s reserve condition for first time
Bangladesh is going to fulfil the International Monetary Fund’s condition on foreign exchange reserves in June on the back of record budget assistance from global creditors, the first time since the IMF approved its $4.7 billion loan programme more than a year ago.
IMF flags nine risks for Bangladesh
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suggested greater exchange rate flexibility to preserve reserve adequacy, warning failure to do so may create further imbalances in the currency market.
IMF sets 33 conditions for next two loan instalments
Bangladesh will have to comply with 33 new conditions by June next year in order to receive the next two instalments under the International Monetary Fund’s $4.7 billion loan programme.
IMF approves 3rd tranche of $1.15b loans
The International Monetary Fund yesterday approved the third tranche of $1.15 billion loans in a boost to Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves.
Bangladesh gets IMF board approval for $1.12 billion in loans
The funds will be added to the reserves in two days
IMF’s $1.15b 3rd tranche likely in late June
Bangladesh may receive $1.15 billion in the third instalment of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) loan in the last week of June, which will give a much-needed relief to the country’s dwindling foreign exchange reserves.
Implications of recent central bank policy measures
Due to lack of coordinated and coherent measures, inflation continues to rise, notwithstanding the abolition of the interest rate cap since July 2023.
IMF agrees to lend $1.15 billion to Bangladesh in third tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to provide $1.15 billion to Bangladesh in the third instalment under its multi-billion-dollar loan programme.
IMF Loan: Govt may miss two key targets set for fourth tranche
The government is likely to ask the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to revise down two key targets related to Net International Reserves (NIR) and tax revenue collection, set for June this year for the release of the fourth tranche of its $4.7 billion loan, finance ministry officials said.
3rd Loan Tranche: IMF team to focus on four key areas
During its visit to Dhaka, the International Monetary Fund’s review mission will focus on Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves, inflation rate, banking sector, and revenue reforms.
IMF’s 3rd loan tranche on track despite repeated failure to hit reserve goal
The minimum net international reserves (NIR) will also remain below the threshold when an IMF mission visits Dhaka next week to review the progress of the programme before releasing around $681 million in the third tranche in May.
Govt hopeful about 3rd tranche of IMF loan
Bangladesh is likely to receive the third tranche of the International Monetary Fund’s $4.7 billion loan as the country has met almost all conditions, said Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali yesterday.