IMF loan ceiling won't put pressure on Bangladesh: Dr Salehuddin | News Flash

DHAKA, Sept 30, 2025 (BSS) - Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has saidthat the loan ceiling set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would notcreate any pressure on Bangladesh. Speaking at his office in the Ministry of Finance today, he said that thegovernment has already cleared US$5 billion in foreign debts and outstandingbills since assuming responsibility, while reserves have risen to over $30billion. "We're being very cautious about taking foreign loans this year. No budget-support loans will be taken," Salehuddin said. The Finance Adviser also emphasized stronger revenue collection, noting thatletters have been issued to tax evaders and corruption has reduced, boostingtax receipts. During the IMF's upcoming October board meeting, Bangladesh would not seekany additional loans from the IMF, World...