AIIB to provide $4.5 billion to Bangladesh in next five years

The funds will be spent on climate-related projects and other sectors in the country, according to a press release by the finance ministry.

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Participants at the annual general meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held in Egypt. PHOTO: COLLECTED/ THE DAILY STAR

September 27, 2023

DHAKA – The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide $4.5 billion to Bangladesh in the next five years, according to a press release of the finance ministry.

The funds will be spent on climate-related projects and other sectors in the country, the ministry said.

A team from Bangladesh shared the information after attending the annual general meeting of the AIIB that concluded today in Egypt.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh has urged the AIIB to soften the conditions of the loan.

The AIIB has so far provided a total of $3.27 billion in loans for 18 projects to Bangladesh.

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