Investor Presentaiton

IV.2 Infrastructure Performance of majority of infrastructure-related facilities is perceived to be below the average level compared to that in 2021 Key indicators have performed weakly during 2022 and those have deteriorated ☐ For example, poor quality of road infrastructure (-0.28; 44.6%); less efficiency in train services (-0.55; 56.8%); inefficient seaport services (-0.35; 49.3%) and poor public transport services (0.88; 61.7%) Despite major public investments in key infrastructures related to road, rail and seaport, performance of those facilities is still perceived to be poor. It is important improve the efficiency of these infrastructures and related logistic facilities Some of the recent developments in infrastructure projects (e.g. Padma bridge, Metro-rail in Dhaka city and Karnaphuly tunnel in Chittagong) would contribute to improve road/rail connectivity within the country A considerable progress in water supply is mentioned by businessmen (0.09; 44.6%) Perhaps this is because of improvement in water supply infrastructure in major cities; however, quality of supplied water is still a major area of concern Bangladesh is lagging behind in developing green cities and clean energy based infrastructure Even though the Central Bank introduced green financing and draft IEPMP promotes clean energy, the perception on public funding for green energy and infrastructure has further declined (-0.88; 68.5%) The perception on overcrowding of city centers seems to be marginally improved (-0.28; 71.6%); further improvement in city-traffic would help reduce the pressure on a single city like Dhaka/Chittagong The government with the support of development partners should make substantial investment towards developing green cities, clean energy based power and energy system, better urban waste management system and reduced industrial pollution mechanism etc. 27

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