IFC Bangladesh

IFC Bangladesh International Finance Corporation - a member of the World Bank Group - is the world's largest development institution focused on the private sector.

Good jobs provide dignity and are the surest way to reduce poverty. A World Bank Group project helped Bangladesh empower...
21/04/2026

Good jobs provide dignity and are the surest way to reduce poverty. A World Bank Group project helped Bangladesh empower more than 280,000 poor youth and returning migrants with jobs, training, entrepreneurship support, and cash transfers.

Today, nearly 45,000 women have better jobs, and 17,200 youth completed apprenticeships. Read more on RAISE: http://wrld.bg/TOxb50YMsWZ

World Bank Bangladesh

Over the next decade, 1.2 billion young people will reach working age in developing countries — but only 400 million job...
06/03/2026

Over the next decade, 1.2 billion young people will reach working age in developing countries — but only 400 million jobs are projected. That gap is not just a development challenge. It’s an economic and security challenge.

Ajay outlines how investing in people, infrastructure, and private sector growth can turn this moment into opportunity.

Read his Bloomberg op-ed to learn more: http://wrld.bg/4oAx50YpYVh

When you , you empower changemakers.Globally-recognized youth leader Nafira Nayeem Ahmad founded Amplitude to fight dis...
05/03/2026

When you , you empower changemakers.

Globally-recognized youth leader Nafira Nayeem Ahmad founded Amplitude to fight discrimination and support underprivileged students in : http://wrld.bg/tCW950YpwS0

What happens when you ? Strong women leaders take charge, build companies and create opportunities for others. Faria Ya...
02/03/2026

What happens when you ? Strong women leaders take charge, build companies and create opportunities for others. Faria Yasmin Managing Director of Bata Bangladesh is redefining possibilities for new generations of women: http://wrld.bg/Cbfc50Y4prx

🌍 Ready to launch your global development career? The WBG Pioneers Internship Program opens for applications January 19 ...
09/02/2026

🌍 Ready to launch your global development career?

The WBG Pioneers Internship Program opens for applications January 19 – February 17, 2026!

Join a diverse, mission‑driven community shaping solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Your journey into impactful work starts here.

🔗 Apply now and be part of the next cohort of changemakers.
http://wrld.bg/xGjR50Ybzu8

For years, smallholder rice farmers in Bangladesh had to wait a long time before getting paid. With World Bank Group sup...
05/02/2026

For years, smallholder rice farmers in Bangladesh had to wait a long time before getting paid. With World Bank Group support, more than 123,000 are now paid on the spot and earn fairer prices.
Learn how connects farmers, finance, and innovation to drive jobs and growth: http://wrld.bg/BMVP50Y8BAV

📢 The World Bank Group Pioneers is officially open for applications!WBG Pioneers is the World Bank Group’s premier inter...
21/01/2026

📢 The World Bank Group Pioneers is officially open for applications!

WBG Pioneers is the World Bank Group’s premier internship program. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, engage in impactful projects, and contribute to meaningful global development work.

Applications will be accepted online from January 19th 2026 through February 17th 2026.

📌 Apply now and take the next bold step in your career: http://wrld.bg/iiuh50Y0v2W

𝐈𝐅𝐂 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟒𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 🇧🇩 -- a journey that began in 1979 and has grown into an incredib...
08/12/2025

𝐈𝐅𝐂 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟒𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 🇧🇩 -- a journey that began in 1979 and has grown into an incredibly vibrant program. Over the decades, IFC - International Finance Corporation has helped open markets, strengthen financial systems, improve infrastructure, raise corporate governance standards, and create opportunities for millions.

At the commemorative event, Professor Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy to the Chief Adviser; Dr. Ahsan Mansur, Bangladesh Bank-The Central Bank of Bangladesh's Governor; Uzma Chowdhury, Director of Finance, PRAN-RFL Group; and Mashrur Arefin, MD and CEO of City Bank all shared thoughtful reflections on IFC’s role in supporting resilience, ambition, and private-sector–led growth.

Bangladesh is entering a new phase of its development journey. Stronger private investment is needed to drive jobs, growth, digital transformation, and export competitiveness, and IFC stands ready to deepen its support and mobilize more capital for this next chapter.

The commemorative book, shared at the event, captures a few of the many stories behind this long-standing partnership. The past 45 years show what can be achieved together. The next 45 promise even more.

The World Bank Group’s Bangladesh Country Private Sector Diagnostic underscores a clear path forward: addressing barrier...
25/11/2025

The World Bank Group’s Bangladesh Country Private Sector Diagnostic underscores a clear path forward: addressing barriers to investment entry and operations will unlock profitable opportunities, generate quality jobs, and foster inclusive and sustainable growth.

A high-level Government of Bangladesh delegation led by the Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority - BIDA and supported by IFC - International Finance Corporation visited Turkey and South Korea to reaffirm the Government’s strong commitment to creating a business-friendly and investor-ready environment in Bangladesh through 32 strategic reform initiatives to improve ease of doing business, streamline approvals, and strengthen investor protection.

During the visit, the delegation engaged with government authorities and key business associations, including:
🔹Invest in Türkiye - DACH
🔹Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), Korea
🔹Türk İş Dünyası Konfederasyonu Turkish Business Confederation
🔹Müstakil Sanayici ve İşadamları Derneği - MÜSİAD– Independent Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association
🔹Federation of Korean Industries (FKI)

They explored global best practices in investment promotion, incentive design, and investor relationship management.

The visits also featured the Investment Seminars where the delegation showcased investment opportunities in Bangladesh and held panel discussions connecting business leaders, government officials, and IFC experts.

Our efforts are paving the way for new partnerships, faster economic growth, and the creation of more and better jobs positioning Bangladesh as a rising investment hub in Asia.

Learn more here: http://wrld.bg/8S2j50XxgFF

A landmark in Bangladesh’s port modernization journey has just been reached! Bangladesh is charting a new course in trad...
20/11/2025

A landmark in Bangladesh’s port modernization journey has just been reached!

Bangladesh is charting a new course in trade and logistics with the launch of the Laldia Container Terminal (LCT), a flagship public private partnership poised to reshape port capacity in Chittagong. As transaction advisor, IFC worked closely with the Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) and the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) to bring this transformative project to life. Partnering with APM Terminals, part of the Maersk Group, LCT will add around 900,000 TEU of annual capacity, helping ease congestion, lower logistics costs, and create climate resilient, gender inclusive port facilities.

This milestone builds on our advisory role in the Patenga Container Terminal and represents one of the largest European foreign direct investments in Bangladesh to date, mobilizing over half a billion USD in private capital and generating more than 3000 jobs including about 500-700 direct jobs in the terminal.

Supported by funding from Australian Aid through its South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) program, this partnership underscores a strong commitment to advancing sustainable, inclusive infrastructure across the region. With CPA handling almost all of Bangladesh’s container traffic and aiming to triple capacity over the next 15 years, LCT sets a strong precedent for future PPPs in port development. IFC is proud to be part of this journey, supporting sustainable growth and stronger trade connectivity for Bangladesh.

31/10/2025

J-CAP, the World Bank-IFC - International Finance Corporation joint project started in 2018, focuses on catalyzing debt capital markets in selected countries with the goal of then using those markets to address critical development challenges, including infrastructure, climate, and SME promotion.

Cities are growing fast, creating jobs, and driving economic growth. See how IFC works to unlock private capital to support essential infrastructure for : http://wrld.bg/ey6p50XkPb0

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