Bangladesh Authorities’ Request for a New IMF-supported Program

IMF News, June 3, 2026

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The Bangladeshi authorities have requested a new IMF financial arrangement to support their economic reform program.
IMF staff are engaging with the authorities on their reform agenda and policy priorities as part of the Fund’s consideration of possible next steps.
Press Release No. 26/182; date: June 3, 2026.
IMF Communications Department, MEDIA RELATIONS. PRESS OFFICER: Randa Elnagar. Phone: +1 202 623-7100 Email: MEDIA@IMF.org

Bangladesh’s current arrangements under the Extended Credit Facility, Extended Fund Facility, and Resilience and Sustainability Facility are cited by their acronyms: ECF, EFF, and RSF.
The ECF, EFF, and RSF “have provided an important policy anchor during a very difficult period.”
The macroeconomic and political context has changed substantially since the Fund-supported program was approved in January 2023.
The authorities now face “a more complex set of challenges.”
Identified vulnerabilities include:
- Banking-sector weaknesses.
- Low revenue mobilization.
These vulnerabilities “underscore the need for a renewed and sustained reform effort.”

Any new arrangement would need to be:
- Based on Bangladesh’s balance-of-payments needs.
- Supported by strong policy commitments anchored by a credible reform agenda.
- Subject to the IMF’s policies and Executive Board approval.
The authorities’ request is framed as an opportunity to:
- Agree on a potential program that reflects current challenges.
- Incorporate the new authorities’ objectives and priorities.

Planning is underway for a staff visit to Bangladesh to:
- Take stock of recent economic developments.
- Engage with the authorities on their policy priorities.
- Assess the outlook and reform challenges.
Discussions about parameters of a potential new IMF-supported program—including its size and related reform commitments—would take place in the context of a subsequent program negotiation mission.

The IMF positions itself as “a committed partner to Bangladesh” with objectives to:
- Secure lasting macroeconomic and financial stability.
- Strengthen resilience.
- Support strong, inclusive growth.
The IMF “looks forward to constructive engagement with the authorities and other stakeholders as this process moves forward.”

Source: IMF Press Release No. 26/182 (June 3, 2026).