Qingfeng Zhang Named ADB Country Director for Bangladesh

Qingfeng Zhang has officially stepped into his role as the Asian Development Bank’s Country Director for Bangladesh, taking charge of one of the institution's most significant regional portfolios. He arrives in Dhaka to manage a multi-billion dollar operation during a critical period of economic reform and infrastructure expansion.

Editorial·July 30, 2026·reads: 2,594

Qingfeng Zhang Named ADB Country Director for Bangladesh

Zhang brings over three decades of international development experience to the position, having spent more than 20 years within the ADB ranks. His most recent assignment involved leading the Bank's Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, where he focused on climate-resilient growth strategies. He now assumes responsibility for steering policy dialogue and crafting the next country partnership strategy in a nation that has been an ADB member since 1973.

The scale of his new mandate is substantial. As of July 2026, the Bank’s active portfolio in the country stands at roughly $12.5 billion, with cumulative historical commitments reaching $43 billion. Moving forward, the institution plans to maintain an annual lending trajectory of approximately $2.4 billion. Zhang, who holds a doctorate in environmental engineering from Tsinghua University, will oversee efforts to bolster regional connectivity and private sector development while navigating the country's ongoing economic transition.