DHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Sona Shrestha as Director General of its South Asia Department (SARD), where she will lead the development and implementation of ADB’s strategy and operations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. “I am honored to be appointed Director General of South Asia,” said Shrestha. Prior to this appointment, Shrestha was Deputy Director General for SARD. In earlier professional roles in ADB, she gathered extensive operations experience across Central and West Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 12, 2026 13:48 UTC