Published : 30 Jul 2026, 07:27 PM
Updated : 08 Sep 2026, 09:28 AM
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Qingfeng Zhang as its new country director for Bangladesh.
He started his new role in Dhaka on Thursday.
Zhang will oversee ADB’s operations in Bangladesh -- one of its largest country programmes -- further strengthen the bank’s long-standing partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, lead strategic policy dialogue with stakeholders, and guide the preparation of ADB’s next country partnership strategy.
“It is a privilege to serve as ADB Country Director for Bangladesh at an important stage in the country’s development,” said Zhang.
“Bangladesh has demonstrated remarkable resilience and economic progress over past decades.
“ADB remains committed to working closely with the government and development partners to create quality jobs, strengthen resilience, accelerate private sector-led growth, and deepen regional cooperation through innovative financing, knowledge solutions, and high-quality investments.”
Zhang brings more than 30 years' experience in sustainable development, including over 20 years at ADB.
He has led programmes and strategic initiatives in agriculture, food systems, water resources, environment, natural capital and rural development.
He has also built strong partnerships with governments, development institutions, academia, and the private sector.
Before taking up the Bangladesh posting, Zhang served as senior director of ADB’s Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, where he guided the bank’s strategic and operational engagement in advancing sustainable and resilient development across the region.
A Chinese national, Zhang holds a doctorate in environmental engineering from Tsinghua University, a master's degree in water resources management and a bachelor's degree in hydrology from Sichuan University.
He also completed executive education at Harvard Business School.
