World Bank
'WB needs new playbook to boost private investment in emerging markets'
New World Bank President Ajay Banga says
12 June 2023
$858 million WB financing for climate resilient agri growth, road safety
Bangladesh and the World Bank today signed two financing agreements in this regard
7 June 2023
Turning plastic perils into a prize
The country has been seeing a worsening plastic waste problem over the last decade and a half, and recently, a small step has been taken towards possible mitigation.
5 June 2023
World bank loan: $4.9b next fiscal
Bangladesh will get $4.9 billion in loan from the World Bank for a dozen projects in the next fiscal year, given that those are ready on time for implementation as stipulated by the global lender.
21 May 2023
We must curb rising inequality
Reforms following the IMF prescription should not harm disadvantaged groups
17 May 2023
WB concerned about project delays
The more than seven years average project implementation period for Bangladesh between 2016 and 2021 presents a risk to the effective implementation of the next country partnership framework, said the World Bank in a report recently.
11 May 2023
Wide gap in formal-informal exchange rates led to forex reserve slide: WB
A wide gap in formal and informal exchange rate has been one of the factors behind the sharp fall in the foreign exchange reserves in Bangladesh as it shifts remittances from official channels to unofficial routes and impedes repatriation of export proceeds, said the World Bank.
9 May 2023
Wide gap in formal-informal exchange rates led to forex reserve slide: WB
The multilateral lender says in its latest regional economic update
9 May 2023
New chapter in partnership with World Bank
Bangladesh must make optimal use of the funds to benefit the people.
3 May 2023
Bangladesh, World Bank sign $2.25 billion loan deal for 5 dev projects
The World Bank has agreed to provide a loan of $2.25 billion to Bangladesh
2 May 2023
Bangladesh’s policy responses to mitigate external imbalances inadequate: World Bank
Bangladesh’s policy responses to mitigate external imbalances have so far been inadequate although risks have deepened for the country owing to geopolitical tensions, said the World Bank today.
4 April 2023
IMF’s conditions on governance and corruption - rhetoric or reality?
The key to the ACC’s effectiveness in delivering its mandate is independence, especially when setting the example that, in handling allegations of corruption, it is guided by equality before law, and not by the status or identity of the individual depending on their political, governmental, or other connections.
18 February 2023
World Bank President Malpass to step down on June 30
Malpass, appointed by former US President Donald Trump, will depart the multilateral development bank, which provides billions of dollars a year in funding for developing economies, by the end of June.
16 February 2023
What 50 years of World Bank partnership meant for us
How much good did the World Bank do in our country?
15 February 2023
Global agricultural, cereal prices up: World Bank
The agricultural and cereal prices were 2 per cent higher than two weeks ago
15 February 2023
Bangladesh approached IMF at the right time
Bangladesh has averted a potential major crisis by reaching out to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a timely manner, said Kaushik Basu, a former chief economist of the World Bank.
11 February 2023
World Bank MD reiterates strong support to Bangladesh
World Bank Managing Director for Operations Axel van Trotsenburg today reaffirmed the global lender’s strong support for Bangladesh to help achieve its vision of achieving upper-middle income status by 2031.
24 January 2023
WB support sought for RMG sector development: BGMEA
The country’s apparel makers have sought cooperation from the World Bank (WB) for the development of Bangladesh’s garment sector.
23 January 2023
Avoid middle-income trap at all costs
Bangladesh should be careful about falling into the middle-income trap, said Axel van Trotsenburg, the World Bank’s managing director of operations.
23 January 2023
'WB will continue to support Bangladesh’s ICT sector'
The World Bank will continue its cooperation and support in the development of the country’s ICT sector.
22 January 2023