International Monetary Fund (IMF)
BB should develop price index for residential properties: IMF
The index should be updated quarterly, the donor agency said
Prioritise sustainable revenue generation, IMF tells Dhaka
IMF mission concluded its 15-day visit to Bangladesh today
IMF cuts GDP growth forecast for Bangladesh again
The Washington-based lender said the economy would grow by 5.7 percent in 2023-24, lower than the 6 percent forecast in October. The gross domestic product (GDP) projection was 6.5 percent initially.
IMF suggests raising tax-free income limit to Tk 5 lakh
The International Monetary Fund has suggested the National Board of Revenue (NBR) restructure the personal income tax slabs and increase the tax-free income limit to Tk 5 lakh from the existing Tk 3.5 lakh.
IMF team to help NBR assess tax expenditures
A tax policy mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday began to work with the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to train taxmen to assess tax expenditures so that the government can eliminate less effective tax exemptions, broaden the tax base and increase revenue collection.
More steps needed to contain inflation durably: IMF official
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that the latest monetary policy adopted by the Bangladesh Bank would help to curb inflation, but added that further measures would be needed to make it durable.
IMF flags potential exodus of funds from Bangladesh
Bangladesh might have experienced capital flight in the last financial year evidenced from the unusual outflow of funds as well as unrealised export proceeds, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
IMF to discuss Bangladesh's 2nd loan tranche today
A board meeting of IMF isto be held today, where about $681 million in a second loan tranche is expected to be approved for Bangladesh
IMF wants to know why stock turnover fell
An IMF team meets BSEC officials today
Forex reserves slip further
Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves have slipped further as per the definition of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) balance of payments and investment position manual.
Higher growth not possible without healthy forex reserve
No significant economic growth is possible in Bangladesh without a satisfactory level of foreign exchange reserves, said Syed Ershad Ahmed, president the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham), yesterday.
Cause for frustration for common people
There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.
Visiting IMF Staff Mission: Banking division disappoints
The IMF staff mission’s meeting yesterday with the banking and financial institutions division appears to have not gone seamlessly.
IMF loan conditions: Another power price hike likely by June
There is likely to be yet another increase in electricity tariff by June as the government looks to shed its subsidy burden in line with the demands of the International Monetary Fund.
BB to follow IMF's formula to calculate net forex reserve
The formula will be followed from July this year
IMF sees high rates, oil prices and inflation worries in Middle East
Financial pressures are adding to strains caused by high interest rates, volatile oil prices and years of double-digit inflation.
IMF says risks to financial stability have increased, calls for vigilance
The IMF, which has predicted global growth of 2.9 per cent this year, is slated to release new forecasts next month.
BBS to publish quarterly GDP data from 2024
The state statistics agency will publish the GDP data from the first quarter of 2024
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