Monthly Archives: October 2026
The IMF urges Bangladesh to maintain tight monetary conditions while tackling inflation, weak banks and low revenue. CFOBD assesses the economic and governance implications.
Bangladesh and the IMF may discuss deadlines for weak-bank resolution and domestic revenue targets in new loan talks. CFOBD examines the risks and policy implications.
Bangladesh advances trade negotiations with the EU, South Korea and UAE as post-LDC market access and export competitiveness become urgent policy priorities.
World Bank projects Bangladesh growth at 3.4% for FY27 as banking stress, energy shortages and low revenue threaten investment and jobs.
Bangladesh’s GDP growth rebounded to 4.60% in Q4 FY26, led by industry, but inflation and credit risks continue to complicate recovery.
High oil prices and elevated global bond yields could put renewed pressure on Bangladesh’s inflation, taka, import costs and investment environment.