Padma Timeline
February 24, 2011
The World Bank approves a $1.2-billion loan
April 28, 2011
The govt signs a loan deal with the WB
August 2011
The WB raises corruption allegations
Sept 13, 2011
The global lender suspends the loan
Sept 21, 2011
A WB report levels corruption allegations against the then communications minister Abul Hossain and his company
September 2011
The global lender says the loan will be revived if Abul goes
Oct 21, 2011
The govt rejects graft allegations and refuses to remove Abul
Dec 5, 2011
Abul is shifted to the ICT ministry, but the WB demands his removal from the cabinet
June 2012
Fresh talks begin; the WB attaches four conditions including removal of Abul and PM's adviser Mashiur Rahman
June 29, 2012
The WB cancels the loan as the talks fail
July 2, 2012
The finance minister urges the lender to withdraw the cancellation
July 23, 2012
Abul resigns; other donors pledge the govt help in negotiations with the WB
Sept 17, 2012
Mashiur's status remains shrouded in mystery
Sept 19, 2012
The govt sends Mashiur's leave letter to the WB
Sept 20, 2012
The WB revives the loan
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