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Holy Shab-e-Qadr today
Soon the situation in Chittagong Hill Tracts will be calm: Obaidul Quader
KNF attack to loot money and show capability: RAB
Kidnapped manager of Sonali Bank returns to his family
Home Minister to visit Bandarban tomorrow to inspect situation
2.45 lakh Bangladeshis die annually due to pollution
Dhaka, March 29: Bangladesh has alarming levels of pollution and environmental health risks, which is disproportionately harming the poor, children under five years of age, elderly men and women. More than 2,72,000 people die prematurely due to pollution in the country every year. This information has emerged in a report of the World Bank.
Managing Director of World Bank is coming to Bangladesh
Dhaka, 25 February 2024 : World Bank Managing Director (Operations) Anna Baird is coming to Bangladesh for the first time.
Traffic has not yet been completely disciplined: Quader
Dhaka, Jan 15: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has admitted that traffic has not yet been fully disciplined.
World Bank pledgedes record 3.6 billion dollars in loans in one year
Dhaka, 14 June 2023 : World Bank is the biggest development partner of Bangladesh. Since independence, the organization has been providing money in various sectors including electricity, energy, health, education, internal communication, logistics, regional and global coordination and urbanization for the development of Bangladesh.
IMF wants Hasina's leadership, World Bank wants to stay with: Quader
Dhaka, May 4: Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said that the IMF is seeking the continuation of Sheikh Hasina's leadership to continue the trend of development and progress in Bangladesh. The World Bank has also announced its commitment to stand by Bangladesh as a development partner.
World Bank stopped financing Padma Bridge due to external pressure: Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka, May 2: In a meeting with the executive directors of the World Bank at its headquarters, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina claimed that the World Bank had stopped financing the Padma Bridge due to external pressure, alleging corruption.
PM hopes World Bank will stay by to build Smart Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 2: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed hope that the World Bank will be with us in our encouraging journey to build Smart Bangladesh. She also urged to work together in the spirit of mutual trust for a brighter future.
PM emphasizes on global assistance to overcome crises of developing countries
Dhaka, January 24: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on the World Bank and other international organizations to help developing countries like Bangladesh overcome the crises caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Bangladesh has surprised the world through development: World Bank
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Nov 15: World Bank South Asia Vice-President Martin Raiser said, Bangladesh has surprised the whole world with its extraordinary development.
Bangladesh's action to combat climate risk is an inspiration for vulnerable countries: World Bank
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Sept 13: Post-independence Bangladesh has reduced the death toll in cyclones a hundredfold, which is an inspiration for other climate-vulnerable countries.
No shortage of food in Bangladesh: World Bank
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, August 19: The World Bank said food inflation in South Asian countries is at a multi-year high. However, Bangladesh did not experience food shortage until July, 2022. It is estimated that the average price inflation in South Asia in the food and non-food sectors will be 15.5 percent. The main reason is the food sector.
Padma Setu is a pride of Bangladesh: World Bank
Dhaka, June 26, 2022: Junaid Kamal Ahmed, Vice-President of the World Bank, has termed the construction of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge as a 'matter of pride' for Bangladesh.
Ex Communications Minister Syed Abul Hossain accompanies PM Hasina during Padma Bridge inauguration
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, June 25: Former Communications Minister Syed Abul Hossain has returned proudly through attending the inauguration ceremony of the Padma Bridge. He was with the Prime Minister at the inauguration of the Padma Bridge, a symbol of dream, courage and capability, on Saturday (June 25). At this time he was seen smiling.
World Bank to be invited to the opening ceremony of Padma Bridge
Dhaka, June 4: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the Padma Bridge on June 25 at 10 am. The World Bank will also be invited to the event. Besides, all the opponents of the country, including the right and left will get the invitation, because it is a national event. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said.
World Bank to provide USD 1 billion for successfully tackling Covid-19
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, May 20: The World Bank will provide USD 1 billion for successfully tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.