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World Bank ‘Clear Her Path’ Global Competition: Alvee’s tech innovation for women’s empowerment wins big

Alvee has built a comprehensive training platform that aims to make sure that women in their workplace, campus and even at home feel safe and are equipped with the confidence to tackle any...

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World Bank's IFC approves Oman polysilicon project loan over US objection: sources

In a first, World Bank to fund metro line connecting Old Dhaka

In a first, World Bank to fund metro line connecting Old Dhaka

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WB mandates 30% labour cost allocation in projects for local workers

File photo of World Bank’s new Vice President for the South Asia Region, Johannes Zutt. Photo: Courtesy

Bold, urgent reforms can accelerate inclusive growth, create jobs: World Bank

World Bank backs Bangladesh with $3b for essential services, reforms

World Bank backs Bangladesh with $3b for essential services, reforms

Newly appointed World Bank Vice President for South Asia Johannes Zutt meets Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday, 14 July 2025. Photo: CA press wing

World Bank VP Zutt meets CA Yunus, praises interim govt’s economic steps

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed. File Photo: BSS

World Bank to continue support to Bangladesh projects: Finance adviser

Committed to helping Bangladesh maintain inclusive growth path: WB vice president

Committed to helping Bangladesh maintain inclusive growth path: WB vice president

File photo of World Bank’s new Vice President for the South Asia Region, Johannes Zutt. Photo: Courtesy

World Bank vice president for South Asia Region to visit Bangladesh

A file photo of Finance Adviser Saluhuddin Ahmed speaking at a press conference at Osmani Auditorium in the capital on 3 June. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Financial sector reforms not only driven by IMF, World Bank; govt taking initiatives as well: Finance adviser

Workshop on National Forest Inventory on 28 June 2025. Photo: Courtesy

National Forest Inventory key to climate action: Adviser Rizwana 

Jean Pesme takes charge as World Bank’s new director for Bangladesh, Bhutan

Jean Pesme takes charge as World Bank’s new director for Bangladesh, Bhutan