World Bank signs $450 million credit to support Bangladesh's banks
The IDA credit funds Financial Sector Support Project II, run by Bangladesh Bank to 2031, to strengthen supervision and support bank restructuring.
31 October 2026Governance
UN gives Bangladesh three more years before leaving LDC status
Graduation moves to 24 November 2029. Economists say the extra time only helps if trade, revenue and banking reforms speed up.
30 October 2026
UNESCO assessment sets out 15 recommendations on AI readiness in Bangladesh
Developed with the ICT Division, a2i and UNDP, the assessment reviews how prepared Bangladesh is to govern and use artificial intelligence responsibly.
29 October 2026
New Atlantic Council brief examines Bangladesh's changing aid landscape
Published on 26 October 2026, the brief looks at how development assistance to Bangladesh is shifting and recommends front-loading concessional borrowing while it is still available.
29 October 2026
World Bank projects 3.4% growth for Bangladesh and calls for banking, energy and revenue reforms
The October 2026 Bangladesh Development Update links slow growth to weak banks, energy shortfalls and low revenue, and puts the spotlight on how well subsidies and social protection reach the poor.
29 October 2026