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World Bank Group Country Survey 2025

Bangladesh, 2024 - 2025
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Jan 05, 2026
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Jan 05, 2026

Data file: bangladesh_cos_fy25_data

Data collected using the 2025 Bangladesh World Bank Group Country Survey questionnaire (FY25). Dataset covers the following themes:
• Overall Views of the World Bank Group (WBG)
• The WBG’s Work on Development Priorities
• The WBG’s Instruments
• The WBG’s Engagement and Collaboration
• Communication and Outreach

Cases: 315
Variables: 159

Variables

id
Field_Survey_ID
Method
Method
Q1
What is your primary professional affiliation? (Select only 1 response)
Q2
How familiar are you with the World Bank Group’s work in Bangladesh?
Q3
In the past 3 years, have you worked or collaborated with the World Bank Group (WBG) in Bangladesh?
Q4_1
World Bank (IDA)
Q4_2
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Q4_3
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
A1_1
Government of Bangladesh
A1_2
Bangladesh Bank
A1_3
World Bank Group
A1_4
International Monetary Fund
A1_5
United Nations agencies (UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, WFP, IOM, etc.)
A1_6
Regional development bank (i.e. Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank)
A1_7
Bilateral donors (development agencies of Japan, the US, the UK, and Australia)
A1_8
Private sector
A1_9
Civil society
A1_10
Academia / research centers
A2_1
World Bank Group
A2_2
International Monetary Fund
A2_3
Asian Development Bank
A2_4
United Nations agencies (UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, WFP, IOM, etc.)
A3_1
World Bank Group
A3_2
International Monetary Fund
A3_3
Asian Development Bank
A3_4
United Nations agencies (UNICEF, WHO, UNDP, WFP, IOM, etc.)
A4_1
Its work to improve people’s lives in Bangladesh
A4_2
Its work to improve the overall business environment in Bangladesh
A4_3
Being easy to work with
A4_4
The speed of WBG project approval
A4_5
Partnering with others to increase development finance
A4_6
Creating new investment opportunities in Bangladesh
A4_7
Improving the technical quality of WBG-supported projects in Bangladesh
A4_8
Working across its institutions as one World Bank Group
B1_1
Transport
B1_2
Water / sanitation
B1_3
Climate change / environmental sustainability
B1_4
Digital infrastructure and services
B1_5
Education
B1_6
Health
B1_7
Energy / electricity
B1_8
Social protection
B1_9
Private sector development
B1_10
Financial / micro-economic management
B1_11
Agriculture / food security
B1_12
Other
B3
How helpful was the WBG in achieving the goals of this project or initiative?
C1_1
Responsiveness to the needs of the people in Bangladesh
C1_2
Access to WBG staff and experts
C1_3
Access to WBG knowledge and analytical work
C1_4
Being a long-term partner to Bangladesh
C2
To what extent do you believe the World Bank Group’s staff is well prepared (e.g., skills and knowledge) to help Bangladesh solve its most complicated development challenges?
C3_1
National government
C3_2
Local government
C3_3
Parliament / legislative branch
C3_4
Private sector
C3_5
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C3_6
Other donors and development partners
C3_7
Academia / research centers
C3_8
International and Regional Philanthropies (e.g., Sajida Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation)
C3_9
Youth groups / Students
C4_1
Other donors and development partners
C4_2
Parliament / legislative branch
C4_3
International and Regional Philanthropies (e.g., Sajida Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation)
C4_4
Civil society (e.g., NGOs, CBOs)
C4_5
Local government
C4_6
Academia / research centers
C4_7
Private sector
C4_8
Other
C5
How effective is the WBG in facilitating civil society participation in development policy dialogue and implementation in Bangladesh?
D1_1
Data and research (e.g., statistics, reports, research on global development issues)
D1_2
Advisory services (e.g., capacity building and training, policy advice, technical assistance, analytical work)
D1_3
Financial resources (e.g., budget support, investment lending, grants, trust funds)
D1_4
Convening power (e.g., bringing together different stakeholder groups, donor / development partner coordination, mobilizing 3rd party financial resources)
D1_5
Other
D2_1
The WBG’s financial instruments (i.e., budget support, loans, grants, trust funds) meet the needs of Bangladesh
D2_2
The conditions of the WBG’s financing are competitive compared to markets (private sector or other development banks)
D2_3
The WBG utilizes trust funds effectively
D2_4
The standards and requirements for the WBG’s financing are reasonable
D2_5
The WBG provides financial support in a timely manner
D3
How significant a contribution do you believe the WBG’s knowledge work makes to development results in Bangladesh?
D4_1
Data resources
D4_2
Research and analytical reports
D4_3
Policy notes
D4_4
Advisory services
D4_5
Online collaboration platforms
D4_6
Workshops or training courses (in-person or online)
D4_7
Other
D4_8
I have not used WBG knowledge work
D7
In your opinion, has the WBG’s policy advice influenced a new or previous government policy in Bangladesh?
D9_1
I am satisfied with the quality of the WBG’s knowledge activities/analytical work in Bangladesh
D9_2
Working with the WBG increases Bangladesh’s institutional capacity
E1_1
Debt management
E1_2
Digital infrastructure development
E1_3
Health
E1_4
Transport infrastructure
E1_5
Environment / natural resource management
E1_6
Public sector governance
E1_7
Agriculture / food security
E1_8
Water / sanitation
E1_9
Climate change
E1_10
Energy
E1_11
Private sector development
E1_12
Education
E1_13
Social protection
E1_14
Jobs / female labor force participation
E1_15
Gender equity
E1_16
Other
E3_1
Market size / demand
E3_2
Regulatory environment
E3_3
Infrastructure gaps
E3_4
Skilled workforce availability
E3_5
Political instability
E3_6
Corruption
E3_7
Access to finance
E3_8
Other
F1_1
WBG e-Newsletters
F1_2
Direct contact with WBG staff (e.g., in person, virtually, phone, email)
F1_3
WBG social media channels (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X)
F1_4
WBG direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp)
F1_5
WBG event / conference / workshop (in person or online)
F1_6
WBG website (including blogs)
F1_7
WBG podcasts
F1_8
WBG publications
F1_9
Other
F2
Do you recall seeing or hearing anything about the WBG recently?
F3_1
Media (television, radio, newspapers)
F3_2
Event / conference / workshop (in person or online)
F3_3
WBG website (including blogs)
F3_4
Social media
F3_5
Direct contact with WBG staff
F3_6
Podcast
F3_7
Direct messaging (e.g., WhatsApp)
F3_8
e-Newsletter
F3_9
WBG publications
F3_10
Other
F4_1
WBG’s work on job creation
F4_2
WBG reforms to become a better bank
F4_3
WBG's mission to end poverty on a livable planet
F4_4
WBG’s work on women's empowerment
F4_5
WBG’s work on youth development
F4_6
WBG’s work on the digital economy
F4_7
WBG economic forecasts
F4_8
WBG’s work on food security
F4_9
WBG’s work on climate change
F4_10
Other
F5_1
Regular updates on WBG activities
F5_2
Overview of WBG financial products and services
F5_3
Sector-specific strategies
F5_4
Impact assessments and evaluations
F5_5
Information on how to work / partner with WBG
F5_6
Case studies of WBG projects
F5_7
WBG research and knowledge
F5_8
Other
G1
What is your gender?
G2
What is your age?
G3
Within your organization, would you describe yourself as…
G4
Which best represents your geographic location?
Total: 159
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