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Cost of project delay: Bangladesh misses WB grace periods

In international lending, a grace period refers to the initial, specified timeframe after a loan agreement is signed during which the borrower is not required to repay the principal amount

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World Bank cuts FY26 growth forecast, signals recovery in next year with reduced political uncertainty

Petrochemical plants and refineries across the St Clair River in Sarnia, Ontario, are seen from Port Huron, Michigan, US, 8 December 2025. Photo: Reuters

World Bank sees resilient global growth in 2026 amid tariffs but fading dynamism

World Bank warns public in Bangladesh against loan scams using its name

World Bank scales up job support for low-income youth in Bangladesh

World Bank scales up job support for low-income youth in Bangladesh

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World Bank approves $150.75m to boost jobs for low-income youth in Bangladesh

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Clean-air solutions could improve lives of nearly one billion people in South Asia: World Bank

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Tk671cr transport fund aims to rollout 400 electric buses in Dhaka

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Bangladesh's external debt jumps 42% in 5yrs, repayment pressure doubles: World Bank

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World Bank to partner with global vaccine group Gavi on $2 billion in funding

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Going beyond growth: How Bangladesh can tackle poverty and inequality through job creation

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Rural areas overtake cities in poverty reduction, WB report finds

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What are the 5 key messages from WB’s latest Bangladesh Poverty and Equity Assessment report?