Development
UNDP Bangladesh, govt celebrate implementation of TED programme
The government in collaboration with UNDP Bangladesh as technical partner and financed by the World Bank, today celebrated the successful implementation of the Training, Exercises and Drills (TED) programme under the Urban Resilience Project-Department of Disaster Management (DDM)
ADB provides $71 mn for climate resilient water management
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh today signed a $71 million loan agreement to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in rural communities in Gopalganj and Madaripur districts to strengthen their preparedness and resilience to the effects of climate change
Bangladesh has capacity to become upper middle income country by 2031: ICCB
Leading chamber body’s latest news bulletin highlights challenges, opportunities for Bangladesh economy in 2024
Showcasing Bangladesh's development at home and abroad
Visual proof of Bangladesh's rapidly changing infrastructural outlook is being presented to audiences at home and abroad through the internet, and especially via YouTube
DNCC auctions off 10-storey building for Tk 60,000
The DNCC today auctioned off an illegal 10-storey building constructed on the land of Ramchandrapur canal for Tk 60,000
Bangladesh’s growth story an inspiration to many countries
Says World Bank MD Anna Bjerde; two new projects worth over $650 million for Rohingyas, host communities discussed
Each MP may get Tk 20cr to fulfill promises to people
LGRD Minister Tazul Islam today in parliament announced that each member of parliament may receive Tk 20 crore to carry out development projects in their constituencies
PKSF's achievement in microenterprise development significant
Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation's (PKSF's) achievement in the effective development of microenterprises in Bangladesh is significant, said Abdoulaye Seck, the World Bank's Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan
1.15 cr benefitting from social safety net scheme
The social safety net scheme of the government has been playing a significant role in curbing poverty as 1.15 crore marginal people from 262 upazilas are getting the benefits
PM to open, lay foundation stone of 157 projects tomorrow
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tomorrow will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 10, 041 structures under 157 projects taken by 24 ministries and divisions
Deep seaport to contribute immensely in economic development
Says PM Hasina; also inaugurates Matarbari power plant
New Development Bank Bill placed in JS
The New Development Bank Bill, 2023 was placed in parliament today to welcome funds from the lending arm of the BRICS
Collective effort needed to ensure land rights for marginalised people
Marginalised people are often deprived of land ownership and evicted from their land. To address this injustice and provide opportunities for landless and marginalised farmers, citizens need to work together, Planning Minister MA Mannan said today
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
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
