World Bank

While S Asia thrives, Bangladesh’s growth set for record low at 4%: WB
Banking

While S Asia thrives, Bangladesh’s growth set for record low at 4%: WB

"Bangladesh's growth forecast was downgraded to 4.0% from 5.7% for the fiscal year 2024/25, spanning from July to June, reflecting a slowdown in garment exports amid recent social unrest,...

World Bank raises South Asia growth forecast to 6.4% on India demand
South Asia

World Bank raises South Asia growth forecast to 6.4% on India demand

Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addresses a gathering after taking his oath of office at the Presidential Secretariat, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 23 September 2024. Photo: Reuters
South Asia

Sri Lanka's leftist government secures $200m World Bank loan

Businesses in Bangladesh struggle most with public services: World Bank
Bangladesh

Businesses in Bangladesh struggle most with public services: World Bank

Salehuddin Ahmed. Sketch: TBS
Economy

Govt seeks WB, IMF support for ongoing, future programmes: Finance adviser

World Bank to provide $300 million for Bangladesh Clean Air Project
Economy

World Bank to provide $300 million for Bangladesh Clean Air Project

World Bank President Ajay Banga has assured Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus of $3.5 billion in fresh assistance for the government's reform initiatives. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

WB to provide $3.5b to support Bangladesh’s reform initiatives

Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain. Sketch: TBS
Bangladesh

Sakhawat seeks WB investment in jute, shipbuilding sectors

World Bank to help Bangladesh in recovering stolen assets
Bangladesh

World Bank to help Bangladesh in recovering stolen assets

World Bank delegation meets ACC chairman
Bangladesh

World Bank delegation meets ACC chairman

BSEC seeks World Bank help to upgrade market surveillance system
Stocks

BSEC seeks World Bank help to upgrade market surveillance system

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus holds a discussion Martin Raiser, vice president for South Asia at the World Bank on 19 September, 2024. Photo: PID
Bangladesh

World Bank pledges support for key reform initiatives

Photo: Collected
Banking

World Bank can provide $2b in loans: Martin Raiser