Dhaka: The World Bank’s new Vice President for the South Asia Region, Johannes Zutt, arrives in Dhaka today for a four-day official visit. During his stay, Zutt plans to meet with the Honorable Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, the Finance Adviser, Bangladesh Bank Governor, and other senior government officials and private sector representatives.
According to World Bank, Zutt assumed his role as World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region on July 1, 2025. Bangladesh marks his first official visit in this new capacity. He previously served as the World Bank’s Country Director for Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal from 2013 to 2015.
Zutt expressed his anticipation for the visit, stating, “I have very fond memories of Bangladesh, its people, and the friendships I have made there. I was always impressed by the resilience and creativity of the Bangladeshi people and their determination to build a better future for their children.” He added that he looks forward to witnessing the transformative changes in Bangladesh over the past decade. Zutt reiterated the World Bank’s commitment to assisting Bangladesh in maintaining a sustainable and inclusive growth path and creating more and better jobs for the two million youths entering the job market annually.