36 news articles tagged with "IMF"
Bangladesh's LNG subsidy hit Tk 10,300 crore in July-September FY27, with the latest Tk 3,000 crore tranche released on September 21.
Bangladesh's State Minister for Energy Aninda Islam Amit commits to lowering fuel prices once the West Asia crisis eases and global oil prices fall, after the government absorbed higher costs for nearly six months.
FE reports that Bangladesh's Tk 480 billion power and LNG subsidy allocation for FY27 will be the central obstacle in IMF credit negotiations, with the IMF pushing to restrict subsidies to poor households only.
Bangladesh's government debt-to-GDP ratio is projected at around 40 percent for 2026, less than half India's 83 percent and far below Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bhutan, IMF-based estimates show.
Bangladesh Bank warns government debt-to-revenue ratio rose from 3.3x (FY21) to 4.5x (FY25). Tax revenue fell to 6.8% of GDP in FY25. IMF identifies low revenue mobilisation as key vulnerability.
Bangladesh gross forex reserves rise to $37.11 billion (BPM6: $32.31 billion) as of August 13, 2026. Continued recovery from 2023 trough. 6-7 months import cover above IMF benchmark.
The number of crorepatis (individuals with assets over Tk 1 crore) in Bangladesh jumped by 21 percent during the interim government's tenure, according to Bangladesh Bank data.
A latest IMF report suggests boosting household consumption and protecting vulnerable workers in Bangladesh to make economic growth more resilient as high inflation squeezes commoners' affordability in spending.
The International Monetary Fund expects energy-rich Middle Eastern economies to bounce back, but not in the medium term, with significant implications for Bangladesh's energy security and remittance flows.
Bangladesh Bank will unveil its first-ever quarterly Monetary Policy Statement for October-December 2026 at a 3pm press conference, replacing the six-month cycle. The shift follows IMF recommendations and parliamentary pressure for more responsive monetary policy.
The IMF has found flaws in the proposed revenue-sector reforms submitted by the National Board of Revenue for Bangladesh's next credit programme, with Finance Division planning a tripartite meeting to address gaps ahead of IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok.
Bangladesh taka depreciated only 0.59% vs USD Mar 2025-2026, BB quarterly report shows. Only Cambodia better (0.44%). India rupee -8.94%. Reserves at $31.60B (up from $24.86B). Dollar at Tk 123.81 on Aug 4.