IMF loan to Bangladesh
IMF’s sixth tranche to come after polls
The sixth instalment of International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) loan programme of $4.7 billion may not arrive by the end of the year, as the donor agency wants to work with the new political government for smooth continuation of reform programmes.
21 October 2025, 18:09 PM
$4.7 billion IMF loan: Govt meets most conditions for next tranche
An IMF mission is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on October 29 for a two-week review of progress made until June.
3 October 2025, 18:17 PM
Yunus, IMF chief to discuss further support for Bangladesh today
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to hold discussions today with Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on how the multilateral lender can provide additional support to Bangladesh and the potential structure of such assistance.
15 September 2025, 18:00 PM
IMF sets new loan conditions
Bangladesh must clear dues, hit steep revenue, reserve targets for next tranche
26 June 2025, 21:22 PM
Reserves to edge up as IMF expands support to $5.5b
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves are projected to rise modestly to $23.6 billion in the next fiscal year from $21.7 billion in the current year, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expanded its total support package amid ongoing efforts to stabilise the country’s macroeconomy.
24 June 2025, 18:00 PM
IMF’s two tranches to be placed to board on June 23
The proposal to release the third and fourth tranches of the International Monetary Fund’s $4.7 billion loan is set to be presented to the multilateral lender’s board on June 23 after the government fulfilled all prior conditions.
14 June 2025, 18:04 PM
IMF loan tranches: Agreement with IMF at last
The government has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund for the fourth and fifth tranche of the $4.7 billion loan programme, putting to bed months of uncertainty over their disbursement.
14 May 2025, 18:10 PM
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.
26 April 2025, 18:00 PM
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.
23 April 2025, 18:01 PM
NBR needs to collect Tk 2 lakh crore in three months
IMF presents target, revises GDP growth to 4%
7 April 2025, 14:25 PM
IMF team to arrive in Dhaka today for loan review
The team will begin its two-week mission from April 6
5 April 2025, 06:36 AM
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.
18 February 2025, 21:00 PM
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...
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM
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.
19 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh will get fourth tranche of loan after IMF's executive board meeting
The meeting will be held in February next year
19 December 2024, 07:38 AM
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.
18 December 2024, 18:11 PM
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.
27 October 2024, 18:00 PM
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.
30 September 2024, 15:40 PM
IMF to fast-track financial support for 'Bangladesh 2.0'
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva tells Yunus on UNGA sidelines
25 September 2024, 05:28 AM
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.
22 September 2024, 18:00 PM