Dhaka, May 6 -- Bangladesh has urged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and regional partners to boost development efforts in response to global economic, climate and digital challenges.

The call came during the 58th Annual Meeting of the ADB, held in Milan, Italy on Monday, according to a Finance Ministry press release issued on Tuesday.

Leading the Bangladesh delegation, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed emphasised the need for urgent action on digital inclusion, climate resilience, regional integration, and sustainable financing.

Economic Relations Division (ERD) Secretary Shahriar Kader Siddiky and other officials joined him at the meeting.

Speaking before ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa and delegates, Salehuddin Ahmed said Bangla...