Bangladesh to get $1.3bn from IMF; seeks $762m augmentation in support
Bangladesh to get $1.3bn from IMF; seeks $762m augmentation in support
Bangladesh has requested an additional $762 million from the IMF, potentially increasing total assistance to $4.1 billion. This request comes as the nation faces macroeconomic challenges, including slowed GDP growth and persistent inflation. The IMF's support is contingent upon Bangladesh undertaking critical reforms, such as exchange rate liberalization and tax improvements, to ensure financial stability.
Bangladesh has requested an additional $762 million from the IMF, potentially increasing total assistance to $4.1 billion. This request comes as the nation faces macroeconomic challenges, including slowed GDP growth and persistent inflation. The IMF's support is contingent upon Bangladesh undertaking critical reforms, such as exchange rate liberalization and tax improvements, to ensure financial stability.