World Bank (WB) Vice President for the South Asia Region Martin Raiser is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday.

Raiser will be accompanied by the incoming Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan, Abdoulaye Seck, WB said on Friday.  

Raiser said, “I am glad to be back in Bangladesh and to continue discussing with the government the important reforms that can help the country stay on the resilient and inclusive growth path and create opportunities for the people.”

During his three-day visit, Raiser will meet with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, along with other senior government officials.

The WB Vice President will introduce Seck, who will assume the position of the World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan on January 1, 2023. They will also visit a World Bank-supported project.

Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul