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How global economic governance entrenches dependence for countries like Bangladesh

In the first half of 2025, Bangladesh’s economic headlines have swung between cautious optimism and deepening alarm.

Govt must be bold with reforms

World Bank’s new assessment report should be taken seriously

Political risks threaten to hurt reforms

The warning came just days before the Trump administration imposed a sweeping 35 percent US tariff on all Bangladeshi exports

World Bank approves $640mn for Bangladesh’s LNG and clean air projects

"These two projects will help Bangladesh boost economic growth, improve productivity, and create jobs."

IMF-World Bank meetings end with little tariff clarity, but economic foreboding

Many participants in the Spring Meetings had a sense that Trump's admin was still conflicted in its demands from trading partners

Developing countries should fast-track US trade deals: WB president

The Bank has been advising developing countries to focus attention on cutting trade barriers and boosting regional flows of goods

World Bank flags deepening crisis in banking sector

Bangladesh’s banking sector faces significant challenges due to longstanding structural weaknesses and recent emerging risks, according to the World Bank (WB).

WB identifies four sectors ripe for reform

Bangladesh has the potential to attract significant investment and generate millions of jobs by carrying out key reforms in four promising sectors -- green readymade garments (RMG), housing for the middle class, paint and dyes, and digital financial services, according to a new report by the World Bank Group.

11 WB funded projects: Govt set to repurpose $670m loans

As much as $670 million (around Tk 8,200 crore) from slow-moving World Bank-funded projects will be repurposed, with most of the funds going towards budget support as the government looks to navigate the narrow fiscal space amid a slowing economy.

July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025

How global economic governance entrenches dependence for countries like Bangladesh

In the first half of 2025, Bangladesh’s economic headlines have swung between cautious optimism and deepening alarm.

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

Govt must be bold with reforms

World Bank’s new assessment report should be taken seriously

July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025

Political risks threaten to hurt reforms

The warning came just days before the Trump administration imposed a sweeping 35 percent US tariff on all Bangladeshi exports

June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025

World Bank approves $640mn for Bangladesh’s LNG and clean air projects

"These two projects will help Bangladesh boost economic growth, improve productivity, and create jobs."

April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025

IMF-World Bank meetings end with little tariff clarity, but economic foreboding

Many participants in the Spring Meetings had a sense that Trump's admin was still conflicted in its demands from trading partners

April 26, 2025
April 26, 2025

Developing countries should fast-track US trade deals: WB president

The Bank has been advising developing countries to focus attention on cutting trade barriers and boosting regional flows of goods

April 24, 2025
April 24, 2025

World Bank flags deepening crisis in banking sector

Bangladesh’s banking sector faces significant challenges due to longstanding structural weaknesses and recent emerging risks, according to the World Bank (WB).

April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

WB identifies four sectors ripe for reform

Bangladesh has the potential to attract significant investment and generate millions of jobs by carrying out key reforms in four promising sectors -- green readymade garments (RMG), housing for the middle class, paint and dyes, and digital financial services, according to a new report by the World Bank Group.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

11 WB funded projects: Govt set to repurpose $670m loans

As much as $670 million (around Tk 8,200 crore) from slow-moving World Bank-funded projects will be repurposed, with most of the funds going towards budget support as the government looks to navigate the narrow fiscal space amid a slowing economy.

December 22, 2024
December 22, 2024

Bangladesh, WB sign two deals worth $900 million for environment sustainability

These two financial agreements will help Bangladesh achieve green growth: WB country director