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IMF urges tight monetary policy and deeper banking reforms
The IMF says Bangladesh should maintain tight monetary policy while strengthening revenue collection and repairing its financial sector. Talks on a new lending programme continue. The fund’s priorities include reducing banking weaknesses and raising government revenue; the discussions do not amount to approval of a new loan.
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From 16 October 2026 — Daily Brief
16 OCT 2026 · 06
Bangladesh should maintain tight monetary policy and press ahead with reforms to its banks and revenue system, the International Monetary Fund said on 15 October.
At a briefing, IMF mission chief Sonali Jain-Chandra identified stronger revenue collection and financial-sector reform as priorities in discussions on a new lending programme. The fund’s assessment links the immediate need to contain inflation with longer-term weaknesses in public finances and banking.
Government revenue is equivalent to roughly 7 per cent of gross domestic product, leaving limited room for spending. The IMF wants the revenue base strengthened alongside measures to address vulnerabilities in the financial system.
Bangladesh requested a new programme in May, and an IMF mission visited in July. Discussions are continuing; no new financing package was approved at the 15 October briefing.