WB to support Bangladesh move to reform banking sector: Finance Adviser
Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, the Finance and Commerce Adviser, said on Thursday that the World Bank will help improve banking and other sectors in Bangladesh.
He made this statement after meeting with Martin Raiser, the World Bank's vice president for South Asia, at his Secretariat office.
The adviser told reporters, "We discussed various projects with the World Bank's South Asia Vice President and his team, including budget support, assistance in the energy sector, fertilizer imports, food, and post-flood aid."
Additionally, "We talked about support for the Rohingya refugees. The World Bank was very positive about all the proposals we presented, and they provided concrete responses. They assured us that they, along with other stakeholders, would coordinate, and there would be no hesitation in providing necessary funding or assistance."
The adviser also said, "The reforms we have undertaken in the banking sector will receive support from the World Bank."
"We also discussed issues related to boosting investment in the private sector and addressing various challenges in business and trade. They have assured us of their assistance, and we will receive the necessary support", he added.

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