July 22, 2026
Strong remittance inflows and export earnings have continued to lift reserves, the central bank says
"China has made significant development advances over the past several decades," says one World Bank official
The development lender has been under pressure from the Trump administration to abandon the climate lending target
The central bank says reserves were boosted after $667.1 million in IDA loans and grants was added
The financing aims to help stabilise the economy as import costs continue to climb
Shareholders fear World Bank climate plan could expire without replacement
Iran war spillovers weigh on global demand, with Bangladesh’s recovery path facing sharper external headwinds
Residents allege announcements warned drainage work would stop without payments
