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A total of US$1.1 billion in budget support for Bangladesh has been granted by the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to a press release from the Ministry of Finance here today,...

Two financing agreements worth US$900 million were announced today between Bangladesh and the World Bank (WB) to support the nation’s efforts to achieve inclusive growth, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability, notably in urban infrastructure. “Bangladesh is one...

Three projects totaling US$1.16 billion have been approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors to assist Bangladesh in enhancing water and sanitation facilities, improving health services, and achieving more environmentally friendly and climate-resilient development....

The World Bank announced on Thursday that it has raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world’s poorest nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100 billion...

In order to help some of the world’s poorest countries, the World Bank said Thursday that it has raised nearly $24 billion. This money can be used to create a record $100 billion in overall spending...

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the adviser for environment, forests, and climate change, stated today that Bangladesh’s collaboration with the World Bank is crucial to achieving the country’s environmental goals. “Together, we aim to strengthen the nation’s defenses...

According to its president, the World Bank will present measures to address gender inequality, food security, and job development at the meeting of central bankers and finance ministers from around the globe in Washington next week....

In a new analysis released on Wednesday, Oxfam reported that almost 40% of World Bank climate financing over the previous seven years is currently missing, attributing the problem to inadequate record-keeping. According to an Oxfam audit...

Shipping, Jute and Textiles Adviser Brig Gen (Retd) Dr. M Sakhawat Hussain today called upon the World Bank (WB) to invest in Bangladesh’s jute and textiles sectors and shipbuilding industry. “Jute and shipbuilding are enormously potential...

A senior World Bank official who is currently in the country stated that the global lender is prepared to support the Interim Government’s major economic reforms. Following a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at...