Qingfeng Zhang Named ADB Country Director for Bangladesh

Qingfeng Zhang

The 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 the bank's largest country programmes, further strengthen its longstanding partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, lead strategic policy dialogue with stakeholders and guide the preparation of ADB's next country partnership strategy, according to a press release.

Zhang said 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 the past decades," he said.

He added that ADB remains committed to working closely with the government and development partners to create quality jobs, strengthen resilience, accelerate private sector-led growth and deepen regional cooperation through innovative financing, knowledge solutions and high-quality investments.

Zhang brings more than 30 years of professional experience in sustainable development, including more than 20 years with ADB.

Throughout his career, he has led transformative programmes and strategic initiatives in agriculture, food systems, water resources, the environment, natural capital and rural development. He has also built strong partnerships with governments, development institutions, academia and the private sector.

Before this appointment, Zhang served as Senior Director of ADB's Agriculture, Food, Nature and Rural Development Sector Office, where he guided the bank's strategic and operational engagement in advancing sustainable and resilient development across the region.

Zhang is a national of the People's Republic of China.

He holds a doctorate in environmental engineering from Tsinghua University, a master's degree in water resources management and a bachelor's degree in hydrology from Sichuan University. He also completed executive education at Harvard Business School.