Asian Development Bank
World Bank, ADB urged to continue funding logically acceptable projects
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed says after meeting with ADB
ADB to provide $3b each year till 2026
The Asian Development Bank is planning to provide budget support and big project financing for the next three years to facilitate the country’s smooth graduation from the least-developed country bracket.
ADB to give $230 million for flood victims’ rehabilitation
Floods devastated north-eastern part of Bangladesh in May, June last year
ADB cuts Bangladesh’s GDP growth forecast to 5.3% for FY2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today said Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the ongoing fiscal year, down from the 6.6 per cent it projected earlier.
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‘Reform banking sector to be a middle-income country by 2031’
The banking sector should go through holistic reforms to strengthen the country’s financial base in order to become an upper middle-income nation by 2031, Asian Development Bank’s Country Director Edimon Ginting said.
Basic digital skills sought in 9 out of 10 jobseekers
Employers in Bangladesh required nine out of the last 10 jobseekers they hired in the past five years to possess at least basic digital literacy and skills, found an Asian Development Bank (ADB) and LinkedIn survey.
Infrastructure development: ADB ready to give $20b but has concerns
The Asian Development Bank is ready to give over $20 billion to finance Bangladesh’s road and railway projects but raised concerns over the timely implementation of schemes.
Carbon debt-free future for every child
I became fully aware of the environmental challenges that we face when I visited Boracay Island in the Philippines a few years ago. The amazing picturesque beaches with white sand and blue lagoons were disturbed by the over-interest of tourists like me.
Railway to get 114 new coaches
Bangladesh Railway is set to add 114 new passenger coaches from India and Indonesia to its fleet as part of reform activities to provide passengers modern, safe and quality services.
BB launches instant fund transfer system
Bangladesh Bank (BB) launches Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) with 55 banks.
ADB extends loan for Bangladesh water project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) extends fresh loan to Bangladesh to expand a water project in south-west area.
ADB forecasts 6.7pc GDP growth
Bangladesh economy is expected to perform strongly this year, according to the latest figures from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
ADB trims China, developing Asia growth forecasts
The Asian Development Bank trims its growth forecasts for China and developing Asia this year and next owing to weakness the world's number two economy.
$505m deals inked with ADB to improve railway services
Bangladesh and the Asian Development Bank sign agreements for $505 million in loans to further improve the country’s railway services.
ADB cuts Bangladesh's GDP growth to 6.1pc
Asian Development Bank revises down its growth projection for Bangladesh to 6.1 percent for 2015 fiscal from its earlier projection of 6.4 percent.
UK to join China-backed Asian development bank
Britain said it has sought to become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, making it the first Western nation...