Dhaka: Bangladesh is holding talks with the IMF for a USD 4.5 billion loan package to support its economy amid the West Asia conflict, media reports said on Thursday.
A delegation led by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has sought the loan in six instalments, spanning over three years, starting from December 2026, in a "fruitful discussion" with IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke in Bangkok, bdnews24.com news portal reported.