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IMF’s conditions on governance and corruption - rhetoric or reality?

The key to the ACC’s effectiveness in delivering its mandate is independence, especially when setting the example that, in handling allegations of corruption, it is guided by equality before law, and not by the status or identity of the individual depending on their political, governmental, or other connections.

World Bank President Malpass to step down on June 30

Malpass, appointed by former US President Donald Trump, will depart the multilateral development bank, which provides billions of dollars a year in funding for developing economies, by the end of June.

What 50 years of World Bank partnership meant for us

How much good did the World Bank do in our country?

Global agricultural, cereal prices up: World Bank

The agricultural and cereal prices were 2 per cent higher than two weeks ago

Bangladesh approached IMF at the right time

Bangladesh has averted a potential major crisis by reaching out to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a timely manner, said Kaushik Basu, a former chief economist of the World Bank.

World Bank MD reiterates strong support to Bangladesh

World Bank Managing Director for Operations Axel van Trotsenburg today reaffirmed the global lender’s strong support for Bangladesh to help achieve its vision of achieving upper-middle income status by 2031.

WB support sought for RMG sector development: BGMEA

The country’s apparel makers have sought cooperation from the World Bank (WB) for the development of Bangladesh’s garment sector.

Avoid middle-income trap at all costs

Bangladesh should be careful about falling into the middle-income trap, said Axel van Trotsenburg, the World Bank’s managing director of operations.

'WB will continue to support Bangladesh’s ICT sector'

The World Bank will continue its cooperation and support in the development of the country’s ICT sector.

February 18, 2023
February 18, 2023

IMF’s conditions on governance and corruption - rhetoric or reality?

The key to the ACC’s effectiveness in delivering its mandate is independence, especially when setting the example that, in handling allegations of corruption, it is guided by equality before law, and not by the status or identity of the individual depending on their political, governmental, or other connections.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

World Bank President Malpass to step down on June 30

Malpass, appointed by former US President Donald Trump, will depart the multilateral development bank, which provides billions of dollars a year in funding for developing economies, by the end of June.

February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

What 50 years of World Bank partnership meant for us

How much good did the World Bank do in our country?

February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

Global agricultural, cereal prices up: World Bank

The agricultural and cereal prices were 2 per cent higher than two weeks ago

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

Bangladesh approached IMF at the right time

Bangladesh has averted a potential major crisis by reaching out to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a timely manner, said Kaushik Basu, a former chief economist of the World Bank.

January 24, 2023
January 24, 2023

World Bank MD reiterates strong support to Bangladesh

World Bank Managing Director for Operations Axel van Trotsenburg today reaffirmed the global lender’s strong support for Bangladesh to help achieve its vision of achieving upper-middle income status by 2031.

January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023

WB support sought for RMG sector development: BGMEA

The country’s apparel makers have sought cooperation from the World Bank (WB) for the development of Bangladesh’s garment sector.

January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023

Avoid middle-income trap at all costs

Bangladesh should be careful about falling into the middle-income trap, said Axel van Trotsenburg, the World Bank’s managing director of operations.

January 22, 2023
January 22, 2023

'WB will continue to support Bangladesh’s ICT sector'

The World Bank will continue its cooperation and support in the development of the country’s ICT sector.

January 22, 2023
January 22, 2023

Maize, wheat prices down 1%, rice up 1% in one month globally

Agricultural, cereal, and export prices have remained relatively stable in the one month to January 17, said the Food Security Update of the World Bank.