IMF loan to Bangladesh

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
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

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.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

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.
1 September 2024, 18:00 PM

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.
23 August 2024, 18:00 PM

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.
29 June 2024, 18:00 PM

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.
26 June 2024, 18:00 PM

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.
25 June 2024, 18:00 PM