Asian Development Bank
ADB sounds caution over taking BRI loans
In a word to the wise, ADB President Takehiko Nakao yesterday advised countries to scrupulously evaluate the merits of a project before approaching China for funding under its flagship Belt and...
Kabul suicide blasts kill 80, 'IS claims responsibility'
So-called Islamic State says it was behind an attack on a protest march in the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing 80 people and injuring 230.
Target Trans-Asian Railway linkage
The government has revised a project to lay a 129-km rail track from Dohazari to Gundum near Myanmar border via Cox's Bazar at a cost of Tk 18,034 crore.
ADB to give Tk 13,115cr for Trans-Asia rail corridor
The Asian Development Bank will provide Tk 13,115 crore loan for implementing a rail route project which will connect Bangladesh to the east and west.
Railway to get 114 new coaches
Bangladesh Railway is set to add 114 new passenger coaches from India and Indonesia to its fleet as part of reform activities to provide passengers modern, safe and quality services.
BB launches instant fund transfer system
Bangladesh Bank (BB) launches Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) with 55 banks.
ADB extends loan for Bangladesh water project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) extends fresh loan to Bangladesh to expand a water project in south-west area.
ADB forecasts 6.7pc GDP growth
Bangladesh economy is expected to perform strongly this year, according to the latest figures from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
ADB trims China, developing Asia growth forecasts
The Asian Development Bank trims its growth forecasts for China and developing Asia this year and next owing to weakness the world's number two economy.
ADB to give $505m for railways
Bangladesh and the Asian Development Bank sign agreements for $505 million in loans to further improve the country’s railway services.
ADB cuts GDP growth to 6.1pc
Asian Development Bank revises down its growth projection for Bangladesh to 6.1 percent for 2015 fiscal from its earlier projection of 6.4 percent.