IMF, World Bank, and ADB released updated economic growth projections and warnings for several South Asian nations, including Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

The entities involved

• Nepal →

  country in South Asia

  • Nepal sends caregivers to Israel following a bilateral agreement.13:19
  • Diageo, United Biscuits, and GSK are multinational brands distributed in Nepal.13:19
• Bangladesh →

  country in South Asia

  • Mahdi Amin serves as Prime Minister's Adviser and leads the country during the current political phase in Bangladesh.14:42
  • Fakhrul made political remarks in Bangladesh on July 22, 2026.13:18
• Sri Lanka →

  island country in South Asia

  • Political shifts in Sri Lanka are being driven by public frustration, with Namal Rajapaksa anticipating future prominence.14:20
  • Namal Rajapaksa has been confirmed as a member of parliament in Sri Lanka.14:20
• World Bank →

  international financial institution

  • Bangkok is hosting the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.15:14
  • World Bank and IOM are funding community resilience and implementing infrastructure projects in Rubkona County, South Sudan.14:34

Related events

• World Bank projects economic growth rates for Nepal and the broader South Asia region.Wed 06:53
• ADB projects growth rates for Pakistan (3.7%), South Asia (6.0%), and Bangladesh (3.7%), while regional tensions drive up costs for fuel and electricity.Jul 9
• The Asian Development Bank assesses the economic outlook for Nepal.Sep 23
• The IMF monitors India's economic growth status while noting that global economic slowdown is affecting China's growth.Jul 8
• The World Bank has laid out a roadmap designed to guide Thailand toward achieving high-income growth.Sep 3