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Amid oil squeeze, mounting economic pressure, Bangladesh seeks fresh $4.5 billion IMF loan

2026-10-16T13:01:55.000Z

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After exiting its previous IMF programme in May, Dhaka is seeking new financing as slowing growth, high inflation, banking-sector distress and rising energy costs strain its economy.

IMF Headquarters, Washington, DC
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Places: Bangladesh

Institutions: IMF

Topics: IMF

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  1. ThePrint · Economy — Amid oil squeeze, mounting economic pressure, Bangladesh seeks fresh $4.5 billion IMF loan