June 21, 2026
The global lender says the loan is to strengthen Bangladesh’s energy security
It recommends macroeconomic and financial sector reforms to create new jobs
He says countries should negotiate and engage in dialogue on trade issues
Syria has around $15 million in arrears to the World Bank which must be paid off before the international financial institution can approve grants and provide other forms of assistance
Trump is pushing to end the war through separate talks with Russia and Ukraine
