UID:
almafu_9960178461302883
Format:
1 online resource (51 pages) :
,
illustrations
ISBN:
1-5135-4641-4
Series Statement:
IMF Staff Country Reports
Content:
This paper discusses Bangladesh’s Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) and Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). Bangladesh’s economy has been severely impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with weaker domestic demand and a sharp decline in exports and remittances. The authorities have responded quickly to the COVID-19 outbreak with a comprehensive set of measures aimed at containing the spread of the pandemic, providing immediate relief to the most vulnerable households and affected businesses, and preserving the country’s macroeconomic prospects. A temporary increase in the fiscal deficit is necessary, and it will be important to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of all emergency spending. The Bangladesh Bank took appropriate steps to ease liquidity conditions and allow the financial sector to support the economy. Further easing could be considered if the economic situation deteriorates and inflation remains moderate. A gradual increase in exchange rate flexibility should be allowed to adjust to the external shock while preserving foreign reserves.
Note:
INTRODUCTION IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC AND OUTLOOK A. Pre-Pandemic Conditions B. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic POLICY DISCUSSIONS A. Fiscal Policy B. Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy C. Financial Sector Policy D. Structural Reforms FUND SUPPORT UNDER THE RAPID CREDIT FACILITY AND RAPID FINANCING INSTRUMENT STAFF APPRAISAL BOX 1. Stimulus Package to Address the COVID-19 Outbreak FIGURES 1. Recent Macroeconomic Developments 2. Recent Fiscal and Monetary Developments 3. Monetary and Financial Market Developments 4. Banking Sector Conditions 5. External Sector Developments TABLES 1. Selected Economic Indicators, FY2016-22 2. Near and Medium-Term Indicators, FY2017-25 3. Balance of Payments, FY2017-25 4a. Central Government Operations, FY2017-25 4b. Central Government Operations, FY2017-25 5. Monetary Accounts, FY2017-25 6. Financial Soundness Indicators, 2009-18 7. External Financing Requirements and Sources, FY2020-25 8. Indicators of Capacity to Repay the Fund, 2020-30 APPENDIX I. Letter of Intent.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-5135-4640-6
Language:
English
DOI:
10.5089/9781513546407.002
