IMF loan

Reining in inflation top priority

The government is going to unveil a Tk 7,61,785 crore budget for the next fiscal year on Thursday, setting containment of high inflation as a major target.

We must curb rising inequality

Reforms following the IMF prescription should not harm disadvantaged groups

Meeting the conditions for the IMF Loan

As is well-known, credit from the IMF comes with strings attached, and the latest one is no exception.

BB to set policies for market-based interest rates

The central bank took the decision to comply with IMF's loan conditions

IMF loan conditions: Another power price hike likely by June

There is likely to be yet another increase in electricity tariff by June as the government looks to shed its subsidy burden in line with the demands of the International Monetary Fund.

Bloomberg’s praise of PM’s timely steps

Economic uncertainty will keep us on our toes

IMF’s loan conditions: Tax collection target for June may be missed

The government is on track to meeting the International Monetary Fund’s tax collection target for March but may miss the mark in June.

How far can the IMF loan promote clean energy?

A set of parallel initiatives need to be undertaken targeting the structural weaknesses of the gas sector and power sector development to ensure energy transition.

Budget FY 23-24: IMF conditions, inflation, polls 3 key issues

Three issues would be dictating the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, the last of the Awami League government’s present five-year term: the International Monetary Fund’s conditions, the persistently high inflation and next year’s national election.

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

Reining in inflation top priority

The government is going to unveil a Tk 7,61,785 crore budget for the next fiscal year on Thursday, setting containment of high inflation as a major target.

May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

We must curb rising inequality

Reforms following the IMF prescription should not harm disadvantaged groups

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023

Meeting the conditions for the IMF Loan

As is well-known, credit from the IMF comes with strings attached, and the latest one is no exception.

May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023

BB to set policies for market-based interest rates

The central bank took the decision to comply with IMF's loan conditions

April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023

IMF loan conditions: Another power price hike likely by June

There is likely to be yet another increase in electricity tariff by June as the government looks to shed its subsidy burden in line with the demands of the International Monetary Fund.

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

Bloomberg’s praise of PM’s timely steps

Economic uncertainty will keep us on our toes

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

IMF’s loan conditions: Tax collection target for June may be missed

The government is on track to meeting the International Monetary Fund’s tax collection target for March but may miss the mark in June.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

How far can the IMF loan promote clean energy?

A set of parallel initiatives need to be undertaken targeting the structural weaknesses of the gas sector and power sector development to ensure energy transition.

March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023

Budget FY 23-24: IMF conditions, inflation, polls 3 key issues

Three issues would be dictating the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, the last of the Awami League government’s present five-year term: the International Monetary Fund’s conditions, the persistently high inflation and next year’s national election.

February 20, 2023
February 20, 2023

IMF getting BB ready for post-LDC world

Bangladesh’s preparation for LDC graduation would start in earnest with the International Monetary Fund’s 42-month loan programme, where one of the objectives is to overhaul the monetary and exchange rate policies to meet the needs of an open economy.