Bangladesh

After the Deluge

The floods and Cyclone Sidr of 2007 impacted the lives of some 25 million people. But an extensive rehabilitation and reconstruction program helped them to recover and resume their normal economic and social activities. Read More

Connecting the Dots

Rural roads are bridging the gulf between poor villages, markets, and healthcare facilities in Bangladesh - as well as providing opportunities for women in dire need of employment. Read More

South Asia Strengthens Cooperation in Sustainable Tourism

ADB sponsored a conference caravan that held forums in Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh in September to look at sustainable ways of promoting and managing cross-border tourism, particularly the management of natural and heritage destinations. Read More

ADB Loan to Help Bangladesh Cut Energy Shortage, Reduce Poverty

ADB is extending a $300 million energy infrastructure loan to help Bangladesh address critical power shortages which are undermining the economy and slowing poverty reduction efforts. Read More

Overview

Bangladesh joined ADB in 1973. Cumulative lending amounts to about $12.1 billion for 212 loans, with $202.7 million for technical assistance grants for 363 projects. The country is one of the largest borrowers of concessionary Asian Development Fund resources.

Bangladesh and ADB have forged a new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for 2011-2015. The overarching objective of ADB support will be to contribute to the government’s Sixth Five-Year Plan goals and commitments for enhancing growth and reducing poverty.