92746 PUBLIC (Internal & External) SYSTEMATIC COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION NOTICE (DIN) Country Bangladesh Initiation Date November 20, 2014 1. The Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD) presents a timely and evidence-based assessment of the constraints a country has to address and the opportunities it can embrace to accelerate progress toward the goals of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity in a sustainable way. Spurring poverty reduction and inclusive growth will be central themes of the SCD analysis, with concerted attention to issues of sustainability. The SCD draws upon all available information and, where necessary, involves new analysis. 2. The WBG has initiated preparation of a Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD). Consultations will be undertaken with interested stakeholders. For more information, please see contacts below. 3. Contacts: WB Country Director Mr. Johannes C.M. Zutt Title: Country Director Tel: 88-02 8159001 Ext. 4221 Email: jzutt@worldbank.org Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Team Leader (WB) Mr. Salman Zaidi Title: Lead Economist Tel: 88-02 8159001 Ext. 4204 Email: szaidi5@worldbank.org Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Team Leader (IFC) Mr. M. Masrur Reaz Title: Program Manager Tel: 88-02-883-3752 Email: mreaz@ifc.org Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Team Leader (MIGA) Mr. Paul Antony Barbour Title: Senior Risk Management Officer Tel: 1-202-473-7349 Email: pbarbour@worldbank.org Location: Washington DC, USA The InfoShop The World Bank 1818 H Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20433 Telephone: (202) 458-5454 Fax: (202) 522-1500 Web: http://www.worldbank.org/infoshop