'Government Won't Join any IMF Programme that Goes against People's Interests'

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday asserted that any upcoming partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will only be pursued under terms that strictly safeguard public welfare

Country’s Forex Reserves Cross $36 Billion Mark

The country's foreign exchange reserves have registered a further increase, climbing to $36,103.89 million ($36.10 billion), according to the central bank. Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director and Spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank,

Sri Lanka Raises Fuel Prices by 6% Following USD 695m IMF Loan Installment

Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by up to six percent on Sunday, executing a critical policy alignment with International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to ensure energy cost recovery and systematically

Bangladesh Seeks New IMF Support as Reform Talks Continue

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially confirmed that the Bangladesh government has requested a new IMF-supported programme, even as crucial discussions continue regarding the country’s comprehensive reform agenda and

'Fuel Price Hike Driven by Global Volatility, Not IMF Conditions'

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday clarified that the recent adjustment in domestic fuel prices was necessitated by extreme global market volatility rather than any conditions

IMF to Continue Supporting Bangladesh as Development Partner

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has categorically reiterated that it is a development partner of Bangladesh and expressed its willingness to continue supporting the country during the tenure of this

IMF, World Bank Restore Relations with Venezuela

The IMF and World Bank have resumed formal engagement with Venezuela. The move further legitimizes the Latin American country's interim government and paves the way for financial support. The International Monetary

Global Oil Prices Surge to $115 Amid Escalating Conflict; Asian Markets Plunge

Global energy markets were thrown into turmoil Monday morning as oil prices surged past the $115 mark following the opening of Asian trade. The spike, triggered by the intensifying conflict involving

BB Announces New Monetary Policy; Rate Remains Unchanged

The Bangladesh Bank has announced the monetary policy for the final six months (January–June) of the 2025-26 fiscal year. In this latest policy statement, the primary policy interest rate has

Forex Reserves Cross $32 Billion Mark

The country's total foreign exchange reserves have risen to $32.62 billion (32,624.87 million), according to the central bank. Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director and Spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank, shared the data

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