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Sri Lanka's leftist government secures $200m World Bank loan
The loan announced on Monday, which follows an earlier $500 million World Bank loan after the 2022 economic crash
Banks mostly gave loans to their owners rather than creditworthy borrowers
Bangladesh’s banking sector was not well-managed in recent years. Banks mostly gave loans to their owners, rather than to creditworthy entities. Consequently, several banks are now in difficulty.
WB to support reforms to promote Bangladesh growth
World Bank (WB) Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser affirmed the bank’s commitment to support critical reforms to promote inclusive and sustainable growth of Bangladesh
World Bank may provide $2 billion in budget support
The World Bank (WB) is considering a $2 billion budget support for Bangladesh during the current fiscal year, according to the multilateral lender’s South Asia Region Vice President Martin Raiser
World Bank to support Bangladesh move to reform banking sector: Finance Adviser
The World Bank will provide support in reforming banking and other sectors in Bangladesh, Finance and Commerce Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said on Thursday
Implementation of a banking commission to address challenges in the sector
It is unfortunate that the previous government fell short of its commitments to strengthen the banking sector.
World Bank, ADB urged to continue funding logically acceptable projects
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed says after meeting with ADB
Bangladesh receives $900 million in World Bank loans for two projects
These new financing operations will help Bangladesh in financial sector and urban management, says Abdoulaye Seck, World Bank country director for Bangladesh and Bhutan
Are multilateral financial institutions doing enough to ensure climate justice?
She alleges that the development paradigm still reflects the colonial framework of power relationships.
Sri Lanka's leftist government secures $200m World Bank loan
The loan announced on Monday, which follows an earlier $500 million World Bank loan after the 2022 economic crash
Banks mostly gave loans to their owners rather than creditworthy borrowers
Bangladesh’s banking sector was not well-managed in recent years. Banks mostly gave loans to their owners, rather than to creditworthy entities. Consequently, several banks are now in difficulty.
WB to support reforms to promote Bangladesh growth
World Bank (WB) Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser affirmed the bank’s commitment to support critical reforms to promote inclusive and sustainable growth of Bangladesh
World Bank may provide $2 billion in budget support
The World Bank (WB) is considering a $2 billion budget support for Bangladesh during the current fiscal year, according to the multilateral lender’s South Asia Region Vice President Martin Raiser
World Bank to support Bangladesh move to reform banking sector: Finance Adviser
The World Bank will provide support in reforming banking and other sectors in Bangladesh, Finance and Commerce Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said on Thursday
Implementation of a banking commission to address challenges in the sector
It is unfortunate that the previous government fell short of its commitments to strengthen the banking sector.
World Bank, ADB urged to continue funding logically acceptable projects
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed says after meeting with ADB
Bangladesh receives $900 million in World Bank loans for two projects
These new financing operations will help Bangladesh in financial sector and urban management, says Abdoulaye Seck, World Bank country director for Bangladesh and Bhutan
Are multilateral financial institutions doing enough to ensure climate justice?
She alleges that the development paradigm still reflects the colonial framework of power relationships.
Commodity prices to experience slight downturn in 2024 and 2025: World Bank
Commodity prices are projected to experience a slight downturn in 2024 and 2025 but are expected to remain above pre-pandemic levels, according to the World Bank