bangladesh

Dhaka is hoping to find its feet in 2025 after a dramatic year in which the power elite exited the country, leaving the economy flailing.

The World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank and others, are providing support packages worth billions of dollars, to help with financial sector reforms.

Amid global financial uncertainty and a severe dollar dearth, Bangladesh is set to rely on borrowing from the banking sector and to use foreign debt for development works.

The rationale for the winners in the following countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong and Hong Kong (Chinese financial institutions).

Dhaka’s efforts to attract foreign investment will be strengthened if the country's government puts its name on the line in international bond markets.

We are setting out the rationale for the choices made in our Country Awards starting with the winners from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong and Hong Kong (Chinese financial institutions).

Bangladesh is one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies but the growth rate is not matched by the level of foreign investment. Natural disaster remains a major drawback.

All the winners from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong and Hong Kong (Chinese financial institutions).

Behind the positive headlines and impressive growth, crony capitalism is pushing non-performing loans towards unsustainable levels.