A senior official of the European Investment Bank says the regional lending agency is keen to double its funding for Bangladesh, but she expressed concern over human rights as the country endures a spell of political turmoil.

European Investment Bank Vice President Nicola Beer speaks to the Associated Press during an interview in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Al-emrun Garjon) The Associated Press

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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left Dhaka for Davos, Switzerland early today on a four-day official visit to attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.

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The European Investment Bank plans to double its funding for Bangladesh to €2 billion, despite concerns over human rights and political instability. Vice President Nicola Beer emphasized the importance of reforms and human rights during her visit,

The European Investment Bank (EIB) plans to double its financial support for Bangladesh to €2 billion (approximately $2.06 billion), mainly through loans for environmentally sustainable infrastructure projects,

We will not only discuss with the political parties but also with the social and cultural organisations that played a role in the uprising,” he said

Prof Yunus said the national elections would be held either at the end of this year or by the first half of next year.

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