World Bank
Bangladesh slips a point
The World Bank Business report 2018 published on October 31 had mixed signals for Bangladesh. On the whole, we scored more points than the preceding year, but the increased costs associated with starting a new business and some other indicators cost Bangladesh one full point in the rankings.
1 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Refugee Crisis: WB offers $400m, Japan gives $3m
Bangladesh can avail as much as $400 million from the World Bank as grants if it rolls out programmes exclusively for the Rohingya
27 September 2017, 18:00 PM
WB forecasts 6.4pc growth
The World Bank has kept unchanged its growth forecast for Bangladesh at 6.4 percent for the current fiscal year, much lower than the
27 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Rohingya crisis: WB ready to assist govt
If the government wants, the World Bank will support Bangladesh in addressing the Rohingya refugee crisis, says a top official of the global lender.
27 September 2017, 07:22 AM
Combating Natural Disasters: World Bank offers $250m soft loan
The World Bank has offered a low-cost loan of $250 million to Bangladesh for tackling natural disasters.
25 August 2017, 18:00 PM
WB to provide additional $47m to improve Ctg water supply
The government signs an additional $47.50 million financing agreement with the World Bank to continue construction of new water infrastructure in Chittagong and provide access to safe water to around 650,000 people in the city.
6 August 2017, 14:31 PM
Congested Dhaka city needs more space
Development of the eastern part of Dhaka would help reduce population density and traffic congestion in the entire city, allowing it to
21 July 2017, 18:00 PM
No more unplanned development of city
A World Bank-sponsored international conference yesterday underscored the need for planned development of the upcoming new city
19 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Traffic jam in Dhaka eats up 3.2m working hrs everyday: WB
Many residents in Dhaka often lack access to basic services and in the last 10 years, average traffic speed has dropped from 21 km to 7 km (hour), only slightly above the average walking speed, says a new World Bank (WB) analysis.
19 July 2017, 15:28 PM
World Bank President Kim visits bKash
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim visited the head office of bKash in Dhaka on Monday.
19 October 2016, 18:00 PM
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.
18 October 2016, 18:00 PM
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.
18 October 2016, 18:00 PM
WB pledges $2 billion 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.
18 October 2016, 12:31 PM
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.
7 October 2016, 18:00 PM
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.
17 June 2016, 08:05 AM
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.
27 May 2016, 04:19 AM
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.
24 May 2016, 06:06 AM
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.
4 May 2016, 06:22 AM
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).
2 May 2016, 15:02 PM
Those who conspired to kill Joy won’t be spared: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vows to bring to justice those who conspired both at home and abroad to abduct and kill her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy in the USA.
30 April 2016, 09:24 AM