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World bank loan: $4.9b next fiscal
Bangladesh will get $4.9 billion in loan from the World Bank for a dozen projects in the next fiscal year, given that those are ready on time for implementation as stipulated by the global lender.
We must curb rising inequality
Reforms following the IMF prescription should not harm disadvantaged groups
WB concerned about project delays
The more than seven years average project implementation period for Bangladesh between 2016 and 2021 presents a risk to the effective implementation of the next country partnership framework, said the World Bank in a report recently.
Wide gap in formal-informal exchange rates led to forex reserve slide: WB
A wide gap in formal and informal exchange rate has been one of the factors behind the sharp fall in the foreign exchange reserves in Bangladesh as it shifts remittances from official channels to unofficial routes and impedes repatriation of export proceeds, said the World Bank.
Wide gap in formal-informal exchange rates led to forex reserve slide: WB
The multilateral lender says in its latest regional economic update
New chapter in partnership with World Bank
Bangladesh must make optimal use of the funds to benefit the people.
Bangladesh, World Bank sign $2.25 billion loan deal for 5 dev projects
The World Bank has agreed to provide a loan of $2.25 billion to Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s policy responses to mitigate external imbalances inadequate: World Bank
Bangladesh’s policy responses to mitigate external imbalances have so far been inadequate although risks have deepened for the country owing to geopolitical tensions, said the World Bank today.
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.
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.
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.
5 Top Stories to know today
The political climate is brewing steam. Here's a quick round-up of all the major stories today.
WB forecasts 5.2pc GDP growth
The World Bank yesterday delivered yet another bad news for the economy as the Washington-based multilateral lender pared back Bangladesh’s growth forecast for this fiscal year by 1.5 percent to 5.2 percent.
