The World Bank will give 2 billion dollars to Bangladesh
September 19, 20241 Min Read
Jumbangla Desk: The World Bank will provide two billion dollars in assistance to Bangladesh in the current fiscal year 2024-25. This was said by Martin Riser, Vice President of the South Asia region of the organization.
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On Thursday (September 19), Finance Advisor Dr. He said this while talking to reporters after the meeting with Salehuddin Ahmed.
Martin Riser said, this is an important time for Bangladesh to do something. Especially great time to reform. We are able to assist. But the approval of the board is required before the amount of financial assistance can be announced.
He also said that he can pay 2 billion dollars in several stages by next June. Some budget support and some will be given to support the energy sector.
Financial advisor in this regard. Salehuddin Ahmed told mediapersons that budget support, food security and post-flood issues were discussed in the meeting. They will help.
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He also said that the World Bank will provide funds and technical assistance.
Earlier, after the meeting with the donor organization on September 17, the financial advisor said that in addition to the loan assistance of 100 million dollars for the reform of the financial sector, a part of the loan assistance will be provided to meet the budget deficit this year.