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.

February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023

Can the new monetary policy solve our problems?

Behind the Bangladesh Bank's announcement of this year’s monetary policy was a certain pressure applied by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

February 6, 2023
February 6, 2023

No chance of debt distress

Bangladesh has a low risk of external and overall debt distress despite higher external borrowing in recent terms, said the International Monetary Fund.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

IMF $4.5B Loan: Deputy MD to get a taste of Bangladesh

There would not be any further negotiations on the $4.5 billion loan programme during International Monetary Fund’s deputy managing director Antoinette Monsio Sayeh’s forthcoming visit to Bangladesh.

November 9, 2022
November 9, 2022

"Bangladesh won't accept IMF loan with hard conditions"

The government will not accept IMF loan with “hard conditions”, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today.

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

Can an IMF loan rescue Bangladesh's economy?

Our current economic situation is one in which countries usually look to the IMF for balance of payment support.

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