Committed to helping Bangladesh maintain inclusive growth path: WB vice president
The WB vice president said he looks forward to seeing first-hand the transformative changes that have been achieved over the past 10 years since he left his role as a country director
World Bank's new Vice President for the South Asia Region Johannes Zutt has said the global lending agency "remains committed" to helping Bangladesh to maintain a "sustainable and inclusive growth path and create more and better jobs" for the two million youths entering the job market every year.
"I have very fond memories of Bangladesh, its people and the friendships I have made. I was always impressed by the resilience and creativity of the Bangladeshi people and their determination to build a better future for their children," said Zutt, who arrived in Dhaka yesterday, marking Bangladesh as his first official tour in the new role.
During his four-day official visit, Zutt will meet Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur, and other senior government officials and private sector representatives, according to the WB.
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The WB vice president said he looks forward to seeing first-hand the transformative changes that have been achieved over the past 10 years since he left his role as a country director.
Zutt assumed his role as World Bank vice president for the South Asia Region on 1 July 2025. He previously served as the World Bank country director for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal during 2013-2015.
A Dutch national, Zutt joined the World Bank in 1999 and has taken positions of increasing responsibility.
