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Distressed Asset Management Act: A bold reform that must get the institutions right

Bangladesh’s proposed Distressed Asset Management Act offers a bold solution to a long-standing banking problem, but only strong institutions, transparent governance and effective implementation...

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How Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Philippines gained World Bank upper-middle-income status

People gather around readymade clothing stalls to buy clothes ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival, in Colombo, Sri Lanka April 11, 2023. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte

Sri Lanka gets back upper-middle income economy status

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World Bank approves $250m project to strengthen Bangladesh's public institutions

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WB approves $1.1b emergency support to safeguard Bangladesh's food security

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WB approves $450m to support Bangladesh's banking sector

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Fifa World Cup 2026: Largest countries by population

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Bangladesh signs $404m World Bank deal to strengthen health, nutrition and population services

Preventing loss a key measure to perk up South Asian food economy: World Bank

Preventing loss a key measure to perk up South Asian food economy: World Bank

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CCGP approves Tk423cr contracts for 53 school-cum-flood shelters under RIVER project

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World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds

World Bank, SANEM engage youths to examine women’s workforce barriers

World Bank, SANEM engage youths to examine women’s workforce barriers

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Bleeding crores: Tk88,200cr SOE drain turns into silent fiscal crisis