Dhaka, April 6 -- Some positive notes in the latest IMF review of Bangladesh's economic situation raise hope in government high-ups for release of a stalled loan tranche together with the next one by June.

"We are optimistic," Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed told reporters when asked whether he remains hopeful about receiving the fourth installment of the US$4.7-billion credit after he had a meeting with the visiting IMF team members Sunday at the secretariat.

He said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is primarily concerned about Bangladesh's low revenue generation.

"The main focus of today's (Sunday) discussion was on how much revenue can be generated, the size of the upcoming budget, and the expected deficit," he told the rep...