DHAKA, November 25, 2025 — Bangladesh reduced poverty significantly between 2010-2022, lifting 34 million people out of poverty while improving living standards and access to essential services like electricity, education, and sanitation, but since 2016, the pace of poverty reduction slowed and economic growth became less inclusive, says a new report launched today.
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Bangladesh: Bold, Urgent Reforms Can Accelerate Inclusive Growth, Create Jobs
DHAKA, July 16, 2025—The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Bangladesh today, reaffirming the World Bank’s continued commitment to help the country address its development priorities and to support the people of Bangladesh.
Continue readingWorld Bank Supports Bangladesh in Flood Risk Reduction and Recovery
Dhaka, May 14, 2025 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $270 million financing to bolster Bangladesh’s flood recovery efforts and enhance its resilience to future disasters, including support for constructing and rehabilitating critical infrastructure, strengthening agricultural system and improving livelihoods in areas devastated by the August 2024 floods.
Continue readingSecuring water in an uncertain world: The power of multi-stakeholder action
The most pressing global risks over the next decade are environmental—and all closely linked to water. Extreme weather, biodiversity loss, critical changes to Earth’s systems, and natural resource shortages top the list of concerns, according to the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2025. These risks underscore the need for long-term strategies to safeguard ecosystems, secure resources, and build resilience.
Yet, these risks do not exist in isolation. Misinformation and disinformation rank among the most pressing short-term risks, eroding trust in governance and complicating efforts to address shared crises. Water management is no exception—securing water is not just about scarcity, pollution, or infrastructure, but about governance and cooperation. The challenge lies not only in ensuring water access but in aligning efforts across users, providers, and regulators, to manage it effectively.
Continue readingRaising female employment in South Asia, one step at a time
South Asia’s female labor force participation today remains among the lowest in the world: More than 400 million working-age women in the region are outside of the labor force, which constitutes a significant output loss. South Asia’s working women face supply-side and demand-side obstacles, as well as unfavorable social norms.
Continue readingWorking together to save the Ganges River Dolphin
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Endangered Icon: The endangered Ganges River Dolphin is more than just a beautiful creature; it’s a barometer of river systems’ health.
- United Initiative: To conserve the Ganges dolphin population, a Ganges River Dolphin Platform is set up, which fosters collaboration between governments, development partners, and experts to prioritize dolphin-friendly investments and conservation efforts in the GBM basin.
- Holistic Approach: Nine World Bank supported projects across the GBM Basin are working together to synchronize conservation efforts, share best practices, and protect river dolphin habitats.
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eC2: Promoting In-depth Cleaner Production in the Washing/Dyeing/Finishing Sector in Bangladesh
Deadline: 01-Apr-2021 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
The objective of this assignment is to conduct In-depth Cleaner Production assessments at 23 textile wet-processing units in Bangladesh.The overall goal is of this assignment is to enhance the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the textile wet processing sector in Bangladesh. The program will focus on water as the primary driver for change but will also address energy and chemical use (water-energy chemical nexus) for an integrated approach to resource efficiency.The proposed assignment shall be conducted by a consortium of 1 local firm, and 1 international firm, or by 1 international firm having a very strong local presence (with strong technical local team).
eC2: Technical Assistance on Clean and Energy Efficient cooling solutions for Livestock Supply Chains
Deadline:
12-Jan-2021 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
Specific activities include: (1) conduct a market needs assessment of cold chain infrastructure and logistics in livestock value chains in Bangladesh, by assessing gaps and needs among different user groups, and identifying adapted technical, management and institutional solutions; and (2) develop policy and practical guidance notes to enable policy action and support the design of investment in clean and efficient cooling and along livestock value chains.
eC2: Support to World Bank and its Partners in ensuring due diligence in the preparation of River Protection and River Training Investments under the Jamuna River Program.
Deadline: 10-Nov-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) 
The Program Development Objectives are to (a) enhance resilience of the Jamuna Rivers riverbanks to flooding and erosion; (b) improve navigability of the Jamuna River; and (c) strengthen sector institutional capacity. The program initial phases are two phases to be implemented over around 7 years; possibly overlapping by two years: Phase 1 being a preparatory and foundational phase (total $100 million); and Phase 2 comprising the bulk of investments (total $1.2 billion).
eC2: Promoting in-depth Cleaner Production in the Textile Sector in Bangladesh
Deadline: 22-Oct-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct in-depth cleaner production assessments in 15 factories, located in Dhaka and Chittagong of Bangladesh and provide implementation support for 6 months. PaCT is hence looking for an international consulting firm that has a local presence in Bangladesh or to conduct the assignment. Interested firms may also associate with a local firm, with strong technical competencies.
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