<h1>IMF Provides $762M Additional Aid to Bangladesh, Supports Economic Recovery Through Fiscal and Monetary Reforms</h1> The International Monetary Fund announced Bangladesh requested an additional USD 762 million in financial aid, bringing total assistance to approximately USD 4.1 billion. The support aims to address macroeconomic challenges, with the aid contingent on tax reforms and exchange rate liberalization. The country's economic growth slowed to 3.3% in the first half of the fiscal year but is projected to rebound to 3.8%, while inflation is expected to decline to around 8.5%.