The World Bank In Bangladesh

Bangladesh has an inspiring story of growth and development, aspiring to be an upper middle-income country by 2031. Since 1972, the World Bank has committed more than US$39.5 billion to support Bangladesh’s development journey.

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From Shared Vision to Action

Framework for Implementing Green Growth in Bangladesh 2023
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World Bank helps Bangladesh Develop Bay Terminal

Bay Terminal Marine Infrastructure Development Project

Ismail Ferdous
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Bangladesh Development Update - October 2024

Bold and Timely Reforms will Help Bangladesh Create Quality Jobs and Achieve Inclusive Growth

Bangladesh At-A-Glance

Bangladesh has made substantial progress in reducing poverty, supported by sustained economic growth. Based on the international poverty line of $1.90 per person per day, Bangladesh reduced poverty from 44.2 percent in 1991 to 18.5 percent in 2010, and is projected to decrease to 12.9 percent in 2016. The country achieved the MDG 1 on halving poverty five years ahead of time, wi...

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GDP Growth of Bangladesh

6.9% in 2021

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Jannat with Baby Turag, who was born in the Upazila Health Complex of a remote island in Bangladesh called Kutubdia

The World Bank in Bangladesh 2024

Bangladesh has demonstrated remarkable development progress in the last five decades. The journey is a testament to its resilience, policy decisions, and commitment to reducing poverty and fostering shared prosperity. This publication provides a glimpse of the World Bank projects in Bangladesh.

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Syud Amer Ahmed

Lead Economist and Program Leader, Human Development

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