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World Bank, ADB promise more support but call for reforms
Both the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have assured they will continue supporting Bangladesh’s growth but stressed the need for economic reforms that are crucial for the country to become a developed nation.
AI cameras to be installed on Dhaka-Chittagong highway
The Dhaka-Chittagong highway is set to be dotted with artificial intelligence (AI) based CCTV cameras covering a span of 250 kilometres. The cameras, financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at BDT 152 crore 56 lakhs, are aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the highway police, according to sources associated with the project.
Solar irrigation promises to cut diesel use by 10 lakh tonnes a year
Introducing solar irrigation pump (SIP) systems will gradually enable Bangladesh to cut consumption of diesel fuel by 10 lakh tonnes annually
Asia to end 2023 on brighter note as China's economy recovers: ADB
Developing Asia will likely end the year on a brighter note, the Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday, with growth in the region expected to be stronger than previously thought due mainly to a recovery in China's economy.
Bangladesh to get $300 million from ADB for skills development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to provide a $300 million loan to strengthen skills of workforce in Bangladesh.
ADB mobilises $261m for expressway connecting Dhaka with other major cities
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has mobilised $261 million of private sector capital for a four-lane, 13.5-kilometre expressway between Dhaka and other major cities in order to ease traffic congestion and provide better connectivity.
ADB raises growth forecast for Bangladesh’s economy to 6% for FY23
The latest forecast by the Manila-based multilateral lender is close to the estimate by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) at 6.03 percent for the FY23.
$190m ADB loan for upgrading rural roads
This loan is for its ongoing “Rural Connectivity Improvement Project” in the country, the ADB said in a statement today.
ADB provides $400 million to build Ctg-Cox's Bazar railways
The assistance forms the third part of $1.5 billion ADB loans for the SASEC Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Railway Project.
World Bank, ADB promise more support but call for reforms
Both the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have assured they will continue supporting Bangladesh’s growth but stressed the need for economic reforms that are crucial for the country to become a developed nation.
AI cameras to be installed on Dhaka-Chittagong highway
The Dhaka-Chittagong highway is set to be dotted with artificial intelligence (AI) based CCTV cameras covering a span of 250 kilometres. The cameras, financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at BDT 152 crore 56 lakhs, are aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the highway police, according to sources associated with the project.
Solar irrigation promises to cut diesel use by 10 lakh tonnes a year
Introducing solar irrigation pump (SIP) systems will gradually enable Bangladesh to cut consumption of diesel fuel by 10 lakh tonnes annually
Asia to end 2023 on brighter note as China's economy recovers: ADB
Developing Asia will likely end the year on a brighter note, the Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday, with growth in the region expected to be stronger than previously thought due mainly to a recovery in China's economy.
Bangladesh to get $300 million from ADB for skills development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to provide a $300 million loan to strengthen skills of workforce in Bangladesh.
ADB mobilises $261m for expressway connecting Dhaka with other major cities
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has mobilised $261 million of private sector capital for a four-lane, 13.5-kilometre expressway between Dhaka and other major cities in order to ease traffic congestion and provide better connectivity.
ADB raises growth forecast for Bangladesh’s economy to 6% for FY23
The latest forecast by the Manila-based multilateral lender is close to the estimate by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) at 6.03 percent for the FY23.
$190m ADB loan for upgrading rural roads
This loan is for its ongoing “Rural Connectivity Improvement Project” in the country, the ADB said in a statement today.
ADB provides $400 million to build Ctg-Cox's Bazar railways
The assistance forms the third part of $1.5 billion ADB loans for the SASEC Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Railway Project.
$1b in budget support arrives next week
About $1 billion in budget support is set to arrive in the next few days from three development partners to help the government meet its deficit financing for this fiscal year.
