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Inflation might last for two years: World Bank chief
World Bank Group President David Malpass thinks it might take years to get prices back under control as the US and other economies face inflation rates not seen in decades.
World Bank gives $1 billion to boost trade in Bangladesh, Nepal
The World Bank today approved $1.03 billion of financing to help improve regional trade in Bangladesh and Nepal by reducing trade and transport costs and transit time along the regional corridors.
Inflation might last for two years: World Bank chief
World Bank Group President David Malpass thinks it might take years to get prices back under control as the US and other economies face inflation rates not seen in decades.
World Bank says Padma Bridge to boost Bangladesh's economic growth
Padma Bridge will boost inclusive economic growth and reduce poverty in Bangladesh, said Mercy Tembon, country director of the World Bank for Bangladesh and Bhutan today.
“I’m Bangabandhu’s daughter; I’ll fulfil what I commit to InshAllah”
In response to criticism after the World Bank backed out of funding the Padma Bridge, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said, “I’m the daughter of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. I’ll fulfil what I commit to InshAllah.”
“Yunus got highest opportunities from AL govt but betrayed Bangladesh”
Lambasting Dr Muhammad Yunus, PM Sheikh Hasina once again said the World Bank’s funding to the Padma multipurpose bridge project was stopped due to a person who got the highest opportunities from the Awami League government but betrayed the people of Bangladesh.
Govt to invite Yunus, Khaleda, WB president to Padma Bridge inauguration
The government will invite Dr Muhammad Yunus, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and World Bank president to the Padma Bridge inauguration ceremony on June 25.
Building Padma Bridge with own funds brightened Bangladesh’s image: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government’s move to self-finance Padma Bridge has brightened Bangladesh’s image globally.
Padma Bridge: Mashiur recalls "corruption scandal", breaks down in tears
Prime Minister's Economic Affairs Adviser Mashiur Rahman broke down in tears while recalling the alleged 2012 Padma Bridge corruption scandal.
PM’s remarks: The Daily Star editor explains
Yesterday, Wednesday, 18th May, during her speech marking her homecoming from exile, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made a reference to me.
India suggests IMF, World Bank to reclassify Sri Lanka as lower-income country temporarily
India has suggested to the IMF and World Bank to temporarily give Sri Lanka – grappling with its worst financial crisis – the tag of a lower-income country to help the island nation restructure its debt.