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ADB pledges more support to BD


Published : 20 May 2019 09:19 PM | Updated : 04 Sep 2020 04:51 PM

Asian Development Bank (ADB) expressed its willingness to provide enhanced supportto the government of Bangladesh in its socio-economic activities as well as skill development programmes.
“ADB is willing to strengthen its cooperation further with Bangladesh especially in the areas of infrastructure and skill development as well as in the areas which may contribute to take Bangladesh to the next level of growth and development,” the lender’s country director for Bangladesh Manmohan Prokash said on Monday.
He came up with this assurance during a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen at the Foreign Ministry secretariat on Monday.
He also lauded the rapid economic growth of Bangladesh, said the press release.
The foreign minister wished the ADB country chief success in delivering his responsibilitieshere and assured him of all-out ssupport from the government. Abdul Momenbriefed Manmohan Prokashabout the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to ensure socio-economic development of Bangladesh.

He also informed that Bangladesh has been acclaimed for success in human development areas like education, health and social safety net and received huge support from the development partners.

Momen also highlighted the implementation of the mega projects undertaken by the present government and sought ADB’s continued assistance.

He appreciated the role of ADB in the socio-economic sectors of Bangladesh, especially its huge involvement in energy, transport and education sectors and requested Manmohan Prokashto finance the regional infrastructure projects including hydro-power generation, cross border power transmission and distribution.

He especially appreciated the role of ADB in strengthening the regional connectivity through SASEC programme.

The foreign minister also briefed the ADB country director about the recent development of Rohingya crisis.

He thanked international communities, especially ADB for providing humanitarian assistance to Rohingya camps and the grant of US$ 100 million.

He requested the ADB country director to raise the issue with the international community and secure necessary funding and other humanitarian supports, given the land and resource constraints in Bangladesh.