The visit is intended to further strengthen the partnership between Bangladesh and the World Bank in meeting development challenges of the country.

During his visit, Praful will call on Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed, Finance and Planning Adviser Mirza Azizul Islam and other high-level government officials and the development partners.

He will hold discussions on the country's development agenda with Nobel Laureate Professor Mohammed Yunus, representatives from private sector, civil society, NGOs and the media.