Development

Development

Fed up locals construct 185 feet wooden bridge

The locals said they took up the initiative following prolonged sufferings as their demand for a concrete bridge over the canal fell in deaf ears for years

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Bridge lies without approach roads for 4yrs

Construction of the 24-metre bridge began in 2019-20 fiscal year and was completed in 2021 at a cost of Tk 2.82 crore

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No more land transfer, revenue collection for parks, reservoirs under DAP

'Regardless of whether the land is owned by a government agency or a private individual, the designated spaces will be preserved,' says DNCC administrator

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WFP: Anticipatory action mitigated disaster impact in 2024, but funding gaps persist

Anticipatory actions are measures taken before disasters strike

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ECNEC cancels Bangabandhu Safari Park project in Moulvibazar

The decision was taken at a meeting of the ECNEC with its Chairperson and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in the chair held at the NEC Conference Room in the capital's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.

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Bangladesh leading global efforts for poverty alleviation

Says principal secretary to PM at PKSF workshop

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Padma Bridge project now complete

PM to formally conclude the much-talked-about project on July 5

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Dhaka Shishu Park: Development work begins, finally

The development work of Dhaka Shishu Park is finally starting today after it remained closed for five and half years.

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Padma Bridge collects Tk 1,500cr in tolls since opening

Over 1.12 crore vehicles crossed the bridge so far

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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)

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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

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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

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

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