World Bank VP for S Asia Martin Raiser arrives on 4-day visit
He will meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and other key advisers during his trip
Martin Raiser, the World Bank's vice president for the South Asia Region, arrived in Dhaka today (8 February) on a four-day visit.
During his trip, Raiser will meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, said the World Bank in a media statement.
He will also meet the finance adviser, energy adviser, Bangladesh Bank governor, senior government officials, and civil society and private sector representatives.
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Raiser is being accompanied by Pablo Saavedra, the World Bank's vice president for Prosperity, leading the global lender's work on economic policy, poverty, finance, institutions, competition, and investment.
The World Bank was among the first development partners to support Bangladesh after its independence. Since then, it has committed about $44 billion to Bangladesh, mostly in grants or concessional credits, according to the statement.
Bangladesh currently has the largest ongoing programme supported by the World Bank Group's International Development Association (IDA).
