Juan Miranda, director general of South Asia Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), arrived in Dhaka yesterday for a two-day official visit.

Miranda will attend the tripartite portfolio review meeting to be conducted jointly with the government, the Manila-based lender said in a statement.

He will also hold discussions with senior government officials, including the finance minister and the adviser for power and energy.

Miranda's focus will be on ADB operations and thrusts, reform priorities, and implementation issues in key areas, including infrastructure development.

ADB is dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the pacific through inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth and regional integration. Established in 1966, it is owned by 67 members.

News: Daily Star/Bangladesh/29-Aug-12