World Bank provide USD 300 million to Bangladesh for urban area resilience

The government of Bangladesh has signed an agreement with the World Bank for USD 300 million financing.

Aim: To strengthen its local urban institutions to respond and recover from the Covid 19 pandemic and improve preparedness for future shock.

It will also help cities and towns of Bangladesh to build back better as they recover from the pandemic and prepare for future shocks.

The project will carry out labour-intensive public works to ensure water supply.