B Mirror Report: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast a recovery in Bangladesh’s economic growth, projecting gross domestic product (GDP) to rise to 4.7% in the 2026 fiscal year after a period of slowdown.

In a statement released on Friday, the IMF said the rebound would depend on the government’s efforts to strengthen tax revenue collection and tackle weaknesses in the financial sector.

“With the implementation of measures to boost revenue mobilisation and address vulnerabilities in the banking system, growth is expected to recover to 4.7 percent in FY26 and gradually increase to nearly 6 percent in the medium term,” the IMF noted.

The fund also warned that inflation will remain high in the near term. According to its projection, price pressures are expected to stay elevated at 8.9% in FY26 before easing to about 6% in FY27.

The IMF’s outlook comes as Bangladesh works to stabilise its economy following recent challenges, including slower investment and financial sector stress.