World Bank Public Information Center in Bangladesh
 | About UsWorld Bank Public Information Centers (PIC) provide access to World Bank publications, reports, and other operational documents.
The World Bank opened a PIC in Dhaka in 2004. The PIC has become a service that facilitates dialogue on development, and provides information about World Bank operations in Bangladesh. |
Public Information Center at the World Bank Dhaka Office
More than just a traditional library...
The World Bank Public Information Center in Bangladesh serves as a one stop information service that facilitates dialogue on development and provides access to World Bank reports, data and development information in Bangladesh.
PIC is the first point of contact of the World Bank in Bangladesh for people seeking World Bank documents, reports and information on World Bank operations, and a wide range of development issues. PIC facilities include a publicly accessible library with the most recent documents, reports, journals, and publications of the World Bank and other development organizations. It also hosts and participates in a range of development related activities including dialogues, seminars, workshops, and book fairs.
What services are offered?
The Public Information Center's services include:
- Access to information on World Bank operations in Bangladesh;
- Access to World Bank project documents; flagship, regional, and country specific publications;
- Access to World Bank online resources;
- Assistance with searching for information on a wide range of issues;
- Access to special collection of CDs and videotapes on development;
- Complementary photocopying and printing facilities;
- Training on navigating the World Bank websites and online resources.
Who can use the public information center?
It's open for all!
All services of the PIC are free of charge. Users can access information through the internet and browse through thousands of World Bank publications and other development-related materials.
Contact person and details:
Ms. Mehrin A. Mahbub
Plot E 32 Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon
Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
(Opposite Bangladesh Betar)
Tel: (880-2) 8159001, 8159015
Fax: (880-2) 8159029
Email: bangladeshinfo@worldbank.org
Click Here to view map of our location.
Hours: The Public Information Center is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Sunday through Thursday).
Additional resources
PIC Bangladesh on Facebook
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World Bank in Bangladesh
Launching pad to all information on World Bank activities in Bangladesh. Read More »
Bangladesh: Analysis and Research
Compilation of all the World Bank's publications on Bangladesh, with 'search' options and links to analysis and research on other countries. Read More »
World Development Reports
Published annually in print and is available online. Read More »
World Development Indicators
Published annually in print and is available online. Read More »
Global Development Finance
Published annually and combines a diagnosis of recent trends and prospects for capital flows to developing countries. Read More »
Loan (or Development Credit) Agreements
These are records of loan amounts and terms and conditions on which the loan is made. Read More »
Bidding and Consultant Documents
These provide guidelines for borrowers and their implementing agencies in the procurement of goods, works, and consulting services. Read More »
Online Access
Access to additional World Bank materials is made available through JOLIS, a searchable repository of online materials. Read More »
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