Dhaka, July 16 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team concluded a five-day visit to Dhaka on Thursday, projecting Bangladesh's economic growth to moderate to 3.5 percent in FY2026-27 and weaken further below 3 percent over the medium term in the absence of decisive reforms.

The visit, which took place from July 12 to 16, 2026, was led by Ivo Krznar following a request from the Bangladesh government for a new Fund-supported economic reform program. The mission aimed to take stock of recent developments and discuss the authorities' policy plans and reform priorities.

"Bangladesh continues to face significant fiscal, financial, and inflationary challenges, which have been compounded by the war in the Middle East," Krznar said ...