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Bangladesh aims to finalise new IMF loan framework by early 2025

Bangladesh is working on a new financing framework with the IMF, tailored to current economic conditions and government priorities.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 15 November 2026, 1:00 PM

Bangladesh is moving forward with plans to establish a new loan framework with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with expectations to finalise the agreement between January and February.

This initiative marks a shift from merely extending the previous loan programme. Instead, the government is focused on developing a financing structure that aligns with the nation's prevailing economic climate and the specific priorities of the elected administration.