Development

Development

Bangladesh to become 3rd largest global market: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited investors from the Commonwealth countries to come to Bangladesh in a bigger way

1w ago

Expressway to partially open on Sept 2, Bangabandhu tunnel on Oct 28

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the mega projects, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today

Bangabandhu Tunnel’s 98pc construction work finished

The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel under the Karnaphuli river in Chattogram is getting ready for traffic as 98 percent construction work is finished so far

Rangpur rally: PM reaches venue, opens 27 development schemes

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated 27 newly constructed development schemes and laid foundation stone of five others , including the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre, in Rangpur

20-year master plan to turn Cox’s Bazar into a smart city likely to start next month

The 20-year master plan to transform tourist city Cox's Bazar into a modern and smart city is likely to be initiated next month

Govt's multi-dimensional dev drive: Socioeconomic scenarios changed in Thakurgaon

Uninterrupted and multi-dimensional development has changed the socioeconomic scenarios and livelihood of people of the country's northern district of Thakurgaon

Rotary to implement over 500 projects in 2023-24

Ashrafuzzaman Nannu, governor of Rotary International District-3281 Bangladesh, announced the annual programme of Rotary for 2023-24 during a press conference at Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka today, said a press release

DSCC to build roads in 18 new wards based on DAP: Taposh

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said that road networks will be developed in the 18 new wards of DSCC based on the Detailed Area Plan (DAP)

ADB provides $400 million to construct Ctg-Cox’s Bazar railways

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh today signed a loan agreement for $400 million to build a dual-gauge railway connecting Chattogram and Cox's Bazar to promote trade, investment, and tourism in Bangladesh

Bangladesh leading in South Asia in gender parity: WEF report

Bangladesh has ranked number one among South Asian countries in terms of gender parity, according to the latest Global Gender Gap Report 2023 by the World Economic Forum (WEF)

Uttara to Tongi College Gate flyover opens to public

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader inaugurated the 4.5km section of the project at an event in Tongi.

‘Include all in the business plan for the 2023-24 fiscal year’

Dwip Unnayan Sangstha, a non-profit organisation, working for the betterment of the underprivileged, urged the authorities concerned to include all stakeholders in the business plan for the 2023-24 fiscal year

Industry 4.0 shouldn't undermine humanity: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said it must be ensured that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) tools are not used to hurt or undermine humanity

Runway expansion: Buet, BRTC to carry out feasibility study

The government has appointed BRTC and Buet as consultants for carrying out detail feasibility study and cost estimate for the expansion of Dhaka airport runway from 10,500ft to 12,000ft

Govt reduced rate of poverty significantly: Razzaque

Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque today said the government has significantly reduced the rate of poverty and extreme poverty as promised in the election manifesto of 2008

Deal signed to provide uninterrupted internet at union level

Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) has signed an agreement under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) with two private companies to ensure uninterrupted high-speed internet at the union level across the country

Dholaikhal Retention Pond: DSCC to undertake beautification works

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has taken an initiative to beautify the retention pond at Dholaikhal.

All mega projects for the benefit of people: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today categorically said her government has never taken any mega project that would not bring maximum benefits for the people