The World Bank approved $1.1 billion in emergency financing for Bangladesh on June 26, 2026, citing higher food, fertilizer and fuel costs linked to conflict in the Middle East and pressure on public finances.
The package includes $300 million under an Emergency Support for Food Security Project to finance imports of 600,000 metric tons of fertilizer for the Aman season from July to October 2026 and the Boro season from October 2026 to April 2027. The bank said Bangladesh imports more than 85% of its fertilizer needs, and the shipment is intended to support about 1.4 million hectares of rice production cultivated by smallholder farmers. Aman and Boro account for about 90% of national rice output, according to the World Bank.
A further $713 million was approved through a Contingent Emergency Response Project designed to provide rapid funding for cash transfers, livelihood support for affected households and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and fuel and energy supplies needed to keep essential services operating, including food logistics, medicines, medical equipment, energy and water.
The World Bank said this facility works by repurposing unused financing from existing projects and is scheduled to disburse by June 30, 2026.