The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

World Bank vice president for South Asia region Praful C. Patel arrive in Dhaka today on a three-day visit to discuss the Bank's support strategy.

"Recovery from Cyclone Sidr and longer-term disaster mitigation and adaptation systems are expected to top the agenda with the Government of Bangladesh," a WB statement said yesterday on the visit of Patel.

In the immediate aftermath of the November 15 cyclone, the World Bank announced it could make up to US$ 250 million available to Bangladesh for needs ranging from recovery to longer-term disaster mitigation.