Dhaka, July 30 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Qingfeng Zhang as its new Country Director for Bangladesh.

Zhang will oversee ADB's operations in Bangladesh-one of its largest country programmes-further strengthen the bank's long-standing partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, lead strategic policy dialogue with stakeholders, and guide the preparation of ADB's next country partnership strategy, said a press release.

Zhang said that it is a privilege to serve as ADB Country Director for Bangladesh at an important stage in the country's development."Bangladesh has demonstrated remarkable resilience and economic progress over past decades."

He also said that ADB remains committed to working closely with the government...