World Bank VP for South Asia Region in Dhaka

World Bank Vice President for South Asia Region Martin Raiser arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday, said the Bangladesh Country Office in a press release.

During his two-day visit, Raiser will meet with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur and other senior government officials, the press release further said.

The World Bank was among the first development partners to support Bangladesh after its independence.

Since then, the bank has committed about $44 billion to the country, mostly in grants or concessional credits.

Bangladesh currently has the largest ongoing program supported by the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA).