The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s economic stability and development, following a courtesy visit to the central bank’s new leadership. Maxym Kryshko, the IMF’s resident representative in Bangladesh, met with the recently appointed Bangladesh Bank Governor, Md Mostaqur Rahman, on 12 March.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Governor Md Habibur Rahman, a spokesperson from Bangladesh Bank confirmed. Discussions focused on the country’s ongoing engagement with the IMF and the continuation of financial programmes that underpin Bangladesh’s macroeconomic framework.
During the meeting, Kryshko expressed the IMF’s anticipation of working constructively with the country’s newly elected political government, which emerged from recent national elections widely recognised as free and fair. “The IMF looks forward to close collaboration with Bangladesh’s government and central bank to support sustainable economic growth and fiscal stability,” Kryshko remarked.
Bangladesh is currently participating in a $5.5 billion IMF loan programme designed to bolster fiscal resilience, strengthen monetary policy, and support structural reforms. However, the release of the sixth tranche of funding has been delayed, pending the formation of an elected government, as per IMF policy regarding programme disbursement.
A summary of the IMF programme with Bangladesh is provided below:
| Programme Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Loan Value | $5.5 billion |
| Number of Tranches | 6 |
| Tranches Released | 5 |
| Pending Tranche | 6 |
| Condition for Release | Formation of an elected government |
| Focus Areas | Fiscal stability, monetary policy, structural reforms |
| IMF Representative | Maxym Kryshko |
| Bangladesh Bank Governor | Md Mostaqur Rahman |
Analysts note that the IMF’s continued support is critical for Bangladesh’s financial stability, especially amid global economic uncertainties and domestic reform challenges. The central bank is expected to work closely with the new government to ensure compliance with IMF conditions and facilitate timely tranche releases.
The visit by the IMF representative underscores the importance of international collaboration in sustaining Bangladesh’s economic growth trajectory and fostering investor confidence in the country’s financial and governance institutions.