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Bangladesh's $645 Million IMF Loan Delayed to June

2/18/2025

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Bangladesh's $645 million IMF loan is postponed to June, shifting from the original March timeline.
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed reassured that the country is not in urgent need of the loan, citing robust macroeconomic indicators.
Talks with IFAD underscored its importance in agriculture, aiming for more funding to boost food security.

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Story summary

Bangladesh's $645 million IMF loan is postponed to June, shifting from the original March timeline.
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed reassured that the country is not in urgent need of the loan, citing robust macroeconomic indicators.
Talks with IFAD underscored its importance in agriculture, aiming for more funding to boost food security.