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IMF clears the way for Sri Lanka to access $345m bailout funds. Photo: Collected

IMF clears the way for Sri Lanka to draw $345m

The South Asian nation secured a four-year, $2.9 billion IMF rescue package in 2023.

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IMF's debt outlook for the world’s largest economies in 2026

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Economy stabilises, but business woes persist

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9th Pay Scale announcement not before IMF loan talks in October

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IMF reviews Bangladesh's external debt risks, slow loan disbursements

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Default loans to be curbed through NPL resolution guideline, BB tells IMF

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New IMF loan programme to safeguard public interest, national economic security: Khosru 

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IMF ties uniform 15% VAT, turnover tax to new loan package

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Bangladesh, IMF agree on new realistic three-year reform programme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, US, 4 September 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo

Iraq sought financial assistance from IMF as result of Iran war, source close to IMF says

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. Sketch: TBS

IMF conditions not suitable for Bangladesh's economy: Finance minister

A woman walks by a long row of flags at the IMF building during the 2026 annual IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, US, April 16, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/File Photo

Battle-scarred developing nations look for path out of permacrisis

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Now is the time to go for reforms in Bangladesh