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IMF to give decision on providing $1.3b loan tranche to Bangladesh tomorrow
May 13, 2025The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will give decision on providing the next two tranches of its US$4.7 billion loan package for Bangladesh amounting to $1.3 billion tomorrow. “A series of meetings were held in Washington between... -
The International Monetary Fund revised its 2025 economic forecasts downwards for the Middle East and North Africa
May 2, 2025The International Monetary Fund revised its 2025 economic forecasts downwards for the Middle East and North Africa on Thursday, with trade tensions and increased uncertainty expected to weigh on growth. “Growth is still projected to increase... -
IMF chief hails ‘constructive’ Spring Meetings held under tariff uncertainty
Apr 29, 2025The head of the International Monetary Fund said Friday that financial leaders meeting in Washington this week had shown a “remarkably constructive spirit,” despite the uncertainty from Donald Trump’s tariff plans. The US president’s stop-start rollout... -
IMF Commends Bangladesh’s Economic Recovery Amid Global Challenges
Apr 18, 2025The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with Bangladesh’s recent macroeconomic performance, highlighting significant progress in economic recovery and stability. At a press conference held at Bangladesh Bank headquarters, IMF Mission Chief Chris Papageorgiou commended... -
Headline: Argentina Receives First $12 Billion from $20 Billion IMF Loan to Boost Reserves
Apr 16, 2025Argentina has successfully received an initial payment of $12 billion as part of the new $20 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Argentine central bank announced that these funds would be directed... -
IMF board approves new $20 bn Argentina bailout
Apr 13, 2025In support of President Javier Milei’s vigorous attempts to turn around the Latin American nation, the International Monetary Fund approved a new $20 billion bailout for Argentina on Friday, which would last for four years. “The... -
US tariffs threaten troubled Sri Lanka’s recovery: IMF
Apr 13, 2025The IMF cautioned Friday that resuming severe US tariffs would jeopardize Sri Lanka’s recovery from its worst economic catastrophe, which resulted in a sovereign default and the overthrow of a president. Nearly 25% of Sri Lanka’s... -
IMF reaches deal paving way for $740 mn Ivory Coast disbursement
Apr 10, 2025The International Monetary Fund announced on Wednesday that it and Ivory Coast authorities had struck a staff-level agreement, opening the door for payments of roughly $740 million. The IMF stated in a statement that the announcement... -
IMF team to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow
Apr 5, 2025A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to assess progress on various conditions before the disbursement of the fourth and fifth tranches of the $4.7 billion loan agreement. The team... -
IMF chief says US tariffs a ‘significant risk’ to global economy
Apr 4, 2025IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said new US tariffs “clearly represent a significant risk to the global outlook” and urged Washington to work with its trade partners. The statement was the first from the IMF...
