IMF expresses satisfaction over country`s stable economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with the recent improvement of Bangladesh's economy, said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed.

The adviser said this while addressing reporters after a meeting with IMF team at the secretariat in the capital on Sunday (April 6).

He said we are trying to reduce the VAT rate to a single rate. However, it is not possible to reduce VAT to a single rate all at once.

Regarding the IMF loan installments, he said, "They will pay two installments at once. They will now review."