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HPM Sheikh Hasina calls upon US business community to invest in high-potential sectors of Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the US business community to invest largely in Bangladesh's renewable energy, shipbuilding, automobile and pharmaceuticals sectors, reiterating her offer of a dedicated 'special economic zone' (SEZ) solely for them. "I invite you to invest in our many vibrant and high-potential sectors, such as renew...

Many country can learn from Bangladesh's innovative approaches: WB President David Malpass

As a long-standing partner, World Bank Group President David Malpass has said that they will support Bangladesh as it navigates a challenging global environment on its way to reaching upper-middle-income status by 2031. “I am confident that with the right set of policies and timely action, Bangladesh can achieve its growth aspirations,&rd...

PM Sheikh Hasina seeks World Bank's support in Bangladesh smooth transition

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the World Bank and other development partners to find out viable alternatives to help economies like Bangladesh cope better with the stress, caused by the pandemic, armed conflicts and climate emergency. “The ongoing global multiple crises, caused by the pandemic, armed conflicts and climate em...

World Bank moved away from Padma Bridge project owing to external pressure: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday blamed the external pressure for the cancellation of $1.2 billion credit the World Bank had committed to financing the iconic Padma Bridge that Bangladesh finally constructed with its own money. "I regret that the World Bank moved away from financing this most important project (Padma Multi-purpose Bridge)...

Bangladesh' economy is a 'model' for the world: IMF MD Georgieva

Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), called Bangladesh's economy a 'model' for the world. Foreign Minister AKM Abdul Momen said she made these comments during a courtesy call on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Riz Carlton Hotel in Washington DC on Saturday. The Foreign Minister sa...