DHAKA: Asian Development Bank (ADB) president Takehiko Nakao will arrive in Dhaka on Tuesday (February 27) on a two-day visit to Bangladesh.

ADB media release says he will meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Finance Minister AMA Muhith, and other senior officials. 

Takehiko Nakao is expected visit selected ADB-aided projects in the power, education, urban infrastructure and rail transport sectors.

Bangladesh joined ADB in 1973, and in 1982 became the first ADB member to host a field office. 

The Manila-based development bank has approved $20 billion in loans, grants, and technical assistance for Bangladesh until now, the release also says.

BDST: 1128 HRS, FEB 24, 2018
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