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Sustaining reforms critical for Sri Lanka: IMF

COLOMBO, Oct 4: Sri Lanka's painful austerity measures were "bearing fruit" and must be sustained, the International Monetary Fund said ...

IMF assists BB task force to address financial vulnerabilities

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in collaboration with other development partners - the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), USAID, ...

IMF mission expresses support for BD amid economic challenges, highlights need for continued reforms

Business Correspondent

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team, led by Chris Papageorgiou, visited Dhaka from 24-30 September to discuss recent developments ...

Govt seeks WB, IFC, IMF support for reform & development

Observer Online Desk

Adviser of the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said the government has ...

Pak braces for transitional pain as IMF approves $7b loan

ISLAMABAD, Sept 26: Pakistan said Thursday it would have to go through "transitional pain" after the International Monetary Fund agreed ...

After consensus on reforms and voter list, poll date will be announced: Yunus tells IMF Chief

Kristalina supports BD's reform agenda for sustainable, equitable growth

NEW YORK, Sept 25: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday pledged support to Bangladesh's reform initiatives, saying ...

IMF chief offers support for 'Bangladesh 2.0'

Observer Online Desk

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has pledged support to Bangladesh's reform initiatives, saying the Washington-based lender has ...

BD seeks IMF's technical support for banking reforms

Bangladesh has requested technical assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address key areas of concern, including banking sector ...

'Bangladesh seeks IMF's technical support for banking sector reforms'

Observer Online Desk

Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today informed that the government ...

Sri Lanka frontrunner won't tear up IMF deal: Party

COLOMBO, Sept 22: The party of a Marxist leader on track to win Sri Lanka's presidential vote vowed Sunday not ...

'IMF reiterates to provide support in reform initiatives'

Observer Online Desk

Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that the International ...

Central banks face difficult balancing act: IMF chief

WASHINGTON, Sept 21: Central banks face a "difficult balancing act" as they start lowering interest rates around the world in ...

Pak FinMin satisfied with IMF conditions for $7b bailout

KARACHI, Sept 15: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is sure to get approval from the International Monetary Fund's executive board for ...

Cash-strapped Maldives says no need for IMF bailout

COLOMBO, Sept 15: The Maldives says its financial troubles are "temporary" and the luxury tourist destination has no plans to ...

IMF positive about sanctioning $3b more budget support, says Dr Salehuddin

Adviser to the interim government on the ministries of Finance, Commerce, Science and Technology Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that ...

'IMF positive about sanctioning $3b more budget support'

Observer Online Desk

Adviser to the interim government on the ministries of Finance, Commerce, Science and Technology Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that ...

BB Governor Tells Foreign Media

BD in talks with IMF for extra $3b loan to recover from recent turmoil

Business Correspondent

Bangladesh is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for an additional $3 billion loan, according to BBC and ...

IMF says it is fully committed to BD after Hasina ouster

LONDON, July 6: The International Monetary Fund said it was "fully committed to Bangladesh and its people" after protests ousted ...

Pak needs $27b re-profiling with friendly countries to secure IMF bailout

ISLAMABAD, July 29: Pakistan has sought the re-profiling of more than $27 billion in debt and liabilities with friendly nations ...

China a major contributor to global economy: IMF

July 29: Battered by the last four years of pandemic, record inflation, long-drawn-out wars and high interest rates, the global ...

IMF maintains 2024 global growth forecast, warns of inflation risk

Observer Online Desk

The IMF held its global growth expectations for 2024 steady in a report Tuesday even as it cut forecasts for ...

Pakistan pledges $7 billion IMF aid deal will be its last

ISLAMABAD, July 13: The International Monetary Fund has agreed to loan Pakistan $7 billion to bolster its faltering economy, with ...

IMF warns Britain faces difficult choices to fix economy

WASHINGTON, July 9: Britain, whose new Labour government has just taken office, is facing difficult choices due to its high ...

IMF reserves target met for 3rd tranche 4.7 billion loan

Business Correspondent

Bangladesh was finally able to meet the IMF-set net international reserves (NIR) threshold for the countrys creditworthiness for the third ...

Pak govt introduces new tax measures to meet IMF criteria

ISLAMABAD, June 30: The government has extended exemptions in specific sectors while announcing new tax measures in several areas to ...

IMF downgrades Ukraines growth outlook as it okays $2.2b

WASHINGTON, June 29: The IMF executive board voted Friday to approve a $2.2 billion payout for Ukraine under an existing ...

IMF lauds Bangladeshs efforts to take forward forex reserves

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Bangladesh for recent introduction of the Crawling Peg Mid-Rate (CPMR) system which is ...

Pakistan adopts tax-hiking budget as it courts IMF deal

ISLAMABAD, June 28: Cash-strapped Pakistan adopted a $68 billion budget laced with tax-raising measures Friday as it seeks to secure ...

IMF slightly downgrades US economic forecast for 2024

Observer Online Desk

The IMF said Thursday it expects the US economy to grow a bit more slowly than previously forecast, while praising ...

IMF commends Bangladesh effort taken to reduce NPLs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed Bangladesh for progress in creating a roadmap to reduce the non-performing loans (NPLs)."Priorities ...