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World Bank President Kim visits bKash

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim visited the head office of bKash in Dhaka on Monday.
Significant World Bank pledge

The visiting World Bank (WB) chief has stated that Bangladesh has made “great progress in reducing child malnutrition and stunting” and committed to provide US$1billion over the next three years to that effect.
It's possible to end poverty in Bangladesh

World Bank President Jim Kim spent the last two days in Bangladesh to assess its growing prosperity and to mark on Monday the international day to end poverty.
WB pledges $2b to Bangladesh to fight climate change

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim pledges USD $2 billion over the next three years in new funding to help the country become less vulnerable to climate change.
Commendable poverty reduction in Bangladesh

Recent World Bank poverty estimates reflect the remarkable achievements made by Bangladesh. From 40 million poor people seven years ago, the figure has come down to 28 million today.
WB funds Bangladesh $360m for improving inland waterways

The World Bank approves US$360 million to help Bangladesh improve the navigability, year-round safe transport for passengers and cargo along Bangladesh’s busiest waterways.
PM joins G7 outreach meeting with other world leaders

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attends the Outreach Meeting of the G7 countries, representing world's seven major advanced economies.
WB launches financial move for pandemics

The World Bank Group has launched Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility (PEF), a “fast-disbursing global financing mechanism” to protect the world against deadly pandemics.
WB warns of water scarcity-driven growth curb

Water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, could cost some regions up to 6 percent of their GDP, spur migration, and spark conflict, World Bank says in a report.
Bangladesh can create millions of jobs in RMG sector: WB study

Bangladesh can create millions of jobs for garment workers through improving the productivity and social and environmental compliance, according to a new study by the World Bank (WB).