IMF loan to Bangladesh

IMF Conditions / NBR needs to collect Tk 2 lakh crore in three months

IMF presents target, revises GDP growth to 4%

IMF team to arrive in Dhaka today for loan review 

The team will begin its two-week mission from April 6

Bangladesh, IMF mutually deferred loan tranche

The International Monetary Fund's move to disburse the fourth and fifth tranches of a $4.7 billion loan together was a mutual decision, the finance ministry said in a press release yesterday.

IMF to crank up pressure to boost tax collection

The International Monetary Fund is set to tighten the noose on the Bangladesh government over its dismal revenue mobilisation...

IMF pushes for more reforms to unlock additional $750m

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed more reforms, including the separation of tax administration and tax policy and greater exchange rate flexibility, as conditions for an additional $750 million loan to Bangladesh.

IMF to give $645m in fourth tranche

The International Monetary Fund will give Bangladesh $645 million in the fourth tranche under the $4.7 billion loan programme, taking the total disbursement to $2.31 billion.

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.

September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024

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.

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

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.

September 2, 2024
September 2, 2024

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.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

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.

June 30, 2024
June 30, 2024

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.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

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.

June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024

Govt commits improving on 50 issues to IMF

The government gave its commitment to the International Monetary Fund regarding around 50 issues to restore macroeconomic stability and good governance in the financial sector.

June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024

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.

June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024

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.

June 24, 2024
June 24, 2024

Bangladesh gets IMF board approval for $1.12 billion in loans

The funds will be added to the reserves in two days