Dhaka, Apr 04 (V7N) – A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday, April 5, to review the progress on the conditions outlined before the release of 4.7 billion US dollars under Bangladesh’s loan program.

The IMF team is expected to hold discussions with various government departments over a two-week period starting April 6, with a key meeting scheduled with Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday morning.

According to a source from the Finance Ministry, the IMF delegation will assess the progress made in fulfilling the conditions for the disbursement of the fourth and fifth installments of the loan.

In addition to meetings with the Finance Department, the delegation is also set to meet with the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Power Department, Power Development Board, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC), and the Energy and Mineral Resources Department.

The IMF team will conclude their visit with a press briefing scheduled for April 17, following another round of discussions with the Finance Advisor. The visit marks a significant step towards ensuring Bangladesh’s continued engagement with the IMF program and the smooth release of the loan installments.

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