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World Bank vice president for South Asia arrives in Dhaka

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18 September, 2024, 11:15 am
Last modified: 18 September, 2024, 11:28 am

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World Bank vice president for South Asia arrives in Dhaka

18 September, 2024, 11:15 am
Last modified: 18 September, 2024, 11:28 am
The World Bank Vice President Martin Raiser. Photo: Collected
The World Bank Vice President Martin Raiser. Photo: Collected

The World Bank Vice President Martin Raiser for the South Asia region arrives in Dhaka today (18 September). 

During his two-day visit, Raiser will meet with the chief adviser of the Interim Government,  the finance adviser, the energy adviser, the Bangladesh Bank governor, and other senior government officials, reads a press release. 

The World Bank was among the first development partners to support Bangladesh after its independence. Since then, the Bank has committed about $44 billion to Bangladesh, mostly in grants or concessional credits.

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Bangladesh currently has the largest ongoing programme supported by the World Bank Group's International Development Association (IDA).
 

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