Economic Relations Division (ERD)

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Bangladesh

Zero-interest loans gone but WB offers lower rates in new policy

The end of zero-interest loans signifies a shift from ultra-concessional financing. Bangladesh, already facing depleted foreign currency reserves and fiscal constraints, will encounter higher debt...

Govt pays more foreign debts as commitments, disbursements decline
Economy

Govt pays more foreign debts as commitments, disbursements decline

Bangladesh signs €2.97m grant agreement with IOM to curb irregular migration
Bangladesh

Bangladesh signs €2.97m grant agreement with IOM to curb irregular migration

Foreign loan commitment surges 1,170% but disbursement slumps
Economy

Foreign loan commitment surges 1,170% but disbursement slumps

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Economy

Foreign loan repayment surges by 52%, disbursement plummets 17.47% in July-October

Economic Relations Division, FAO sign agreement on sustainable management of marine resources
Bangladesh

Economic Relations Division, FAO sign agreement on sustainable management of marine resources

Focus on human resource, exports diversification to avoid middle-income trap: Experts
Economy

Focus on human resource, exports diversification to avoid middle-income trap: Experts

Foreign aid commitments, disbursements fall 
Economy

Foreign aid commitments, disbursements fall 

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Bangladesh

Finance Division gets first female secretary

Foreign aid release surges 57.9% in July-February
Bangladesh

Foreign aid release surges 57.9% in July-February

UAE investment in Ctg hospital project in limbo for 8yrs
Infrastructure

UAE investment in Ctg hospital project in limbo for 8yrs

ERD for cash aid until 2026 to cut poverty rate
Economy

ERD for cash aid until 2026 to cut poverty rate