WASHINGTON (TIP): IMF staff and Bangladesh have reached an agreement to unlock close to $1.2 billion in financing as the South Asian country grapples with declining foreign exchange reserves, the Washington-based institution said May 08. Following two weeks of talks in the capital, Dhaka, the International Monetary Fund said a “staff-level agreement” had been reached to pay out the latest portion of three ongoing programs — subject to board approval. (AFP)
Asia
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina rejects Mamata’s plan, wants only Teesta
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Asia
Fire destroys hundreds of homes in Rohingya refugee camp
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South Asia
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