The Bangladeshi government is preparing to nominate Abdur Rahman Khan, the immediate past chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), as the country's next executive director at the World Bank.
The appointment would place a senior tax official at the helm of Bangladesh's representation at the international financial institution, a role that carries significant weight in shaping the country's engagement with global development finance.
Reports from local business media indicate the nomination is likely to be finalized in the coming days.
The move marks a departure from recent patterns where political appointees or diplomats have often filled the post, suggesting a potential pivot toward technocratic leadership in Dhaka's dealings with multilateral lenders.
The World Bank executive director position is critical for Bangladesh, which remains one of the institution's largest borrowers in South Asia.
The director oversees the country's voting power and strategic priorities within the bank, influencing decisions on loan approvals, policy conditionalities, and development aid packages.