International Monetary Fund (IMF)

IMF keeps Bangladesh’s economic growth forecast almost unchanged

The IMF projected Bangladesh’s GDP growth at 3.76% for FY25

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 cuts Bangladesh growth forecast, warns of high inflation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has further cut Bangladesh’s growth forecast but kept its projection on inflation elevated for the current fiscal year.

IMF cuts Bangladesh’s growth forecast again, keeps inflation projection elevated

Bangladesh may grow 3.8% in FY25, not 4.5% in FY25, the lender says

IMF to give $645 million as fourth tranche of loan to Bangladesh

IMF agreed to Bangladesh’s request to extend the loan amount, now it stands at $5.3 billion

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.

March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024

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.

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

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.

December 26, 2023
December 26, 2023

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).

December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023

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

October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023

IMF wants to know why stock turnover fell

An IMF team meets BSEC officials today

October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023

IMF inquires about discrepancy in RMG export proceeds

A visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation yesterday sought to know from garment manufacturers why some exports from Bangladesh over the past 10 to 15 years did not see the subsequent return of proceeds.

July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023

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.

June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023

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.  

June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023

Cause for frustration for common people

There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

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.