IMF Loan

IMF Loan

Zahid Hussain, former lead economist, World Bank Dhaka office. Sketch: TBS

An IMF ceiling with teeth

The IMF's newly instituted ceiling on Bangladesh’s external borrowing is distinct in both scope and intent. It encompasses all forms of external borrowing, irrespective of their concessional...

Bangladesh passes IMF test, gets $1.3b lifeline

Bangladesh passes IMF test, gets $1.3b lifeline

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BB resolves exchange rate dispute with IMF, expects next tranche in June

IMF keeps Bangladesh hanging on loan tranches

IMF keeps Bangladesh hanging on loan tranches

Sketch of Prof Selim Raihan

Exiting IMF loan programme will harm Bangladesh’s long-term economic interests: Selim Raihan

Decision on Bangladesh's next loan tranche likely on 5 May at IMF meeting: NBR chief

Decision on Bangladesh's next loan tranche likely on 5 May at IMF meeting: NBR chief

Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. Sketch: TBS

US positive over reciprocal tariff issue: Dr Salehuddin

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur. TBS Sketch

IMF loan not critical for Bangladesh, says central bank governor

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Exchange rate, tax reforms hold key as IMF withholds $1.3b disbursement

Bangladesh needs pragmatic position on IMF loan conditionalities

Bangladesh needs pragmatic position on IMF loan conditionalities

IMF's $4.7b loan: Finance ministry clarifies reason behind delay in releasing fourth tranche

IMF's $4.7b loan: Finance ministry clarifies reason behind delay in releasing fourth tranche

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Banks brace for stricter NPL rules, fear loss, eroding capital base

Bangladesh seeks additional $750m from IMF to address economic challenges

Bangladesh seeks additional $750m from IMF to address economic challenges