Imf on bangladesh: Salehuddin Ahmed, financial advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, said on Wednesday (25 June 2025) that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had sought information on the date of the upcoming general election before releasing the fourth and fifth installment of the loan. The IMF Executive Board has recently approved the fourth and fifth installments under a $ 4.7 billion loan program for Bangladesh. Under this, Bangladesh will now get about $ 1.34 billion.

According to reports, the fourth installment in December was stopped by the IMF when many conditions could not be fulfilled due to political instability and economic challenges after the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024. Salehuddin Ahmed told the local media, “The IMF asked me if the elections will be held in February. They want to be convinced about it. We told them that yes, elections will be held in February itself. Now all, even IMF is satisfied that the election date has been announced.

Bangladesh continues three IMF
IMF has released $ 2.31 billion in three installments to Bangladesh, with $ 1.15 billion released last year. After approval of the fourth and fifth installment on Monday (23 June 2025), the IMF made a statement that Bangladesh’s economic situation has worsened during the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus. Reasons such as continuous political uncertainty, strict monetary policies, increase in business obstacles and tension in the banking sector were given behind this.

IMF warning to Bangladesh
IMF has warned Bangladesh that it should prioritize the financial sector policies and deal with increasing weaknesses. A concrete strategy should be developed immediately to ensure the safety of small depositors by implementing a new legal structure for banking reforms. ” The IMF also said that it will be mandatory for Bangladesh to rapidly implement structural reforms to achieve high-medium income status.

Mohammad Yunus’s pressure on the interim government
Significantly, the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus is already under heavy pressure on political and security fronts. The government is facing a sharp criticism from within itself due to failure in economic reforms. The destinations believe that Bangladesh’s economy is in serious crisis due to the political upheaval that has been going on since August 2024. The business sector in the country is facing huge cash crisis and many commercial and industrial institutions have been closed.

Bangladesh News: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given a huge blow to Bangladesh led by Mohammad Yunus. According to the report of the first Alo, Bangladesh has received a total loan of US $ 4.7 billion from IMF, out of which three installments have already been released. While the fourth and fifth installments could not be found. In fact, for the fourth and fifth installments, the IMF had laid the condition of improvement in four important areas, but a recent review has found that Bangladesh has lagged behind in fulfilling these conditions.

Major four issues- which did not improve
1. Weak revenue growth

2. Non-market based currency exchange rates

3. Inadequate cuts in subsidy

4. Lack of progress in banking sector

These points were put in front of the IMF officer Chris Papagorgioau during a briefing held in Dhaka. This review mission lasted for two weeks from April 6 and during this time the IMF team interacted with various departments of Bangladesh government.

GDP growth declines, still hope remains
Chris Papagorganiou said that Bangladesh’s economy is being affected by global uncertainties. In the first half of the current financial year, the GDP growth rate has come down to 3.3%, which was 5.1% last year. Although the inflation has come down from 11.7% to 9.4%, it is still above the target range (5-6%). Papagorgoyo said that the IMF will still continue the discussion and a final decision can be taken on the release of installments by June, provided the progress is satisfactory.

IMF’s big recommendations
The IMF said that the GDP ratio of Bangladesh said that the country should make a clear difference between tax policy and administration. Tax exemption should be reduced and permanent measures should be adopted to increase revenue. At the same time, the IMF has described points like legal reform, correct evaluation of asset quality, and control over money laundering. He has also recommended to increase the independence of Bangladesh Bank.

Will IMF’s loan stop?
Former World Bank chief economist Zahid Hussain believes that even though Bangladesh has not improved 100%, the possibility of stopping the IMF installment is less. He said that another IMF team will come in May, then things will be cleared.

Muhammad yunus meets xi jinping: Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday (March 28). Yunus is visiting China on a four -day visit. He has reached this neighboring country to bring the economic condition of Bangladesh back on track. Due to deteriorating relations with India, he has to beg for help.

Yunus reached the city of Hainan in China on Wednesday. He attended the ‘Boao Forum for Asia’ annual conference here. After this he reached Beijing on Thursday. Here the Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Sun Vedong welcomed him at the airport.

Demand to reduce interest on borrowings
According to various media reports from Bangladesh, Yunus, on the sidelines of the ‘Boao Forum for Asia’ annual conference, sought Chinese support for development projects at a meeting with China’s Executive Deputy Prime Minister Ding Shishiang. He also demanded exemption in commitment fee on projects funded by China in Bangladesh in Bangladesh to reduce the interest rates of Chinese loans to Bangladesh from three percent to one or two percent.

According to the news of Bangladesh newspaper ‘Daily Star’, China is the fourth largest lender in Bangladesh after Japan, World Bank and Asian Development Bank, which has given him a total loan of US $ 7.5 billion since 1975.

In his meeting with Ding, Younus also sought help from Beijing for the transfer of Chinese manufacturing industries including textiles, electric vehicles, light machinery, high -tech electronic, chip manufacturing and solar panel industry to their country.

Meet the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia
Yunus also met Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexi Overchuk. In this meeting, Overchuk expressed interest in exporting more wheat and fertilizer to Bangladesh. He said, “Russia would like to export more wheat and fertilizer to Bangladesh.” During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the operation of the Ruppur nuclear power plant funded by Russia.

Also met Ban Ki Moon
Yunus also met former United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki Moon and sought him support and advice in restoring the democratic system in Bangladesh. Moon is the president of the ‘Boao Forum’. Yunus told Ban Ki Moon, “We want to start afresh. We need your support and advice. Now we have a great opportunity.

China assured help
China has expressed a desire to strengthen relations with Dhaka amidst the changing scenario of Bangladesh. “President Xi Chinfing gives great importance to your (Yunus) visit,” BSS, BSS, BSS, BSS said, quoted Chinese Deputy Prime Minister. Ding said that Beijing would give full support to the Bangladesh government in terms of investment, trade and cultural relations to the Bangladesh government to mark 50 years of establishing bilateral diplomatic relations.