News Releases

ADB to Help Bangladesh Improve Delivery of Tax, Land Management Services

Bangladesh is to receive financial assistance from ADB to help make the delivery of public services more efficient and transparent.

ADB $100 Million Loan to Help Spur South Asia Energy Trade

ADB is extending a $100 million equivalent loan for a cross-border electricity initiative between India and Bangladesh that will provide impetus for increased power trading in South Asia.

South Asia, Neighbors to Hold 2nd High Level Forum on Regional Cooperation

Leading government officials from South Asia and neighboring countries are meeting in Manila this week for a second round of high level talks on regional cooperation which will take stock of progress on work done to boost trade, and to develop cross-border road corridors and energy infrastructure.

ADB $40 Million Loan to Boost Food Security, Farm Incomes in Bangladesh

ADB is extending financial assistance to Bangladesh to grow high-value crops including vegetables, spices, and fruits that will boost incomes for poor farmers and support the nation's food security.

ADB Raises Assistance for Developing Asia to Improve Clean Energy Access

ADB has boosted its technical assistance to scale up projects that provide the region's poor with better access to modern and reliable sources of clean energy.

Developing Asia's Recovery from Crisis Takes Firm Hold - ADB

Developing Asia's strong recovery from the effects of the global economic crisis is expected to continue through the next two years, ADB says in a new major report.

ADB Loan to Help Bangladesh Boost Natural Gas Supply, Spur Growth

ADB is extending loans totaling $266 million to help Bangladesh address natural gas supply constraints in a bid to spur economic growth and cut poverty.

Easing Trade, Investment Barriers Can Unlock South Asia's Vast Potential - Report

Reducing visa restrictions and non-tariff barriers, and improving customs procedures, are among a host of steps South Asian countries can take to boost private sector-led growth, unlocking the region's vast economic potential, says a report prepared by ADB and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

ADB, UK Study to Help South Asia Address Climate Change Challenges

ADB and Government of United Kingdom are financing a study to help South Asia analyze the costs and benefits of climate change adaptation actions.

ADB Expands Trade Finance Program in Bangladesh

ADB has expanded its Trade Finance Facilitation Program in Bangladesh with the signing today of 12 more agreements under the program in the South Asian nation.