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Yunus seeks businesses’ partnership for a new journey

Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has announced a commitment to enhancing the business environment through reforms, inviting the

World Bank to invest $3.5b in Bangladesh’s reform initiatives

The World Bank Group president Ajay Banga has announced that the global lender would provide $3.5 billion to support the

ADB lowers Bangladesh’s growth forecast to 5.1pc for FY25

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic growth forecast for Bangladesh, reducing it to 5.1 percent for the

World Bank to help Bangladesh recover stolen assets

The World Bank would support Bangladesh through the Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative to help recover stolen assets. This development was

World Bank backs Bangladesh’s reforms

The World Bank vice-president for South Asia, Martin Raiser on Thursday concluded his visit to Bangladesh, affirming the bank’s commitment

Interim govt takes charge in Bangladesh

The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus was sworn on Thursday night, just four days after former Prime Minister Sheikh

Bangladesh needs green growth to achieve upper middle-income status: WB

Bangladesh, to achieve its vision of becoming an upper middle-income country by 2031, will need green growth, said a new

Bangladesh’s economy grows, democracy declines

Economists and academics emphasized the absence of effective institutions in Bangladesh, highlighting the unmet constitutional commitment to ensuring equal opportunities

IMF lowers Bangladesh’s economic growth forecast to 5.7pc

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again adjusted its growth forecast for Bangladesh’s economy, projecting a growth rate of

ITUC calls for democratic reform of global financial architecture

The International Trade Union Confederation on Sunday urged for significant democratic reforms within the international financial architecture as a central