International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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.

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.

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

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.

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

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.

December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024

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

December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024

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

September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024

BB should develop price index for residential properties: IMF

The index should be updated quarterly, the donor agency said

May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024

Prioritise sustainable revenue generation, IMF tells Dhaka

IMF mission concluded its 15-day visit to Bangladesh today

April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024

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 15, 2024
March 15, 2024

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.

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.