While Bangladesh is making progress in its IMF program, it will continue to face risks including political uncertainty, low foreign exchange reserves, high U.S. tariffs on its vital garment sector, and weakened investor confidence — factors that will collectively threaten export earnings, fiscal stability and economic recovery. On June 23, the International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved a $1.3 billion disbursement to Bangladesh under a combined third and fourth review of its loan program. The IMF also approved an expansion of the program, bringing the total support package to $5.5 billion, up from the $4.7 billion agreed in 2023.…
