The International Monetary Fund will continue its ongoing $4.7 billion loan programme in Bangladesh despite the students-led mass demonstration that stepped Sheikh Hasina down as prime minister on Monday.
Finance ministry officials refereeing the IMF officials on Tuesday said that the IMF would remain fully committed to Bangladesh and its people.
The IMF was deeply saddened by the loss of lives and injuries in the countrywide student protests that initially began demanding the reform of quota system in the government jobs, which claimed around 350 lives. But the IMF will continue to support efforts to ensure economic stability and deliver inclusive growth.
On Tuesday, the parliament was dissolved while the country is waiting for the formation of the interim administration.
The IMF has already disbursed $2.2 billion out of $4.7 loan programme to be expired in May 2025.
The next tranche is due in November this year.