Development

Development

Pabna Municipality / Residents suffer due to sorry state of roads

More than 130 kilometres out of total 240-km road network in Pabna Municipality are in a dilapidated condition due to lack of repairs and maintenance for prolonged period

1m ago

China to provide 1 billion RMB grant for economic, technical cooperation

The grant will be disbursed through separate agreements for various future projects.

2m ago

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

4m ago

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

4m ago

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

4m ago

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

Anticipatory actions are measures taken before disasters strike

5m ago

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.

6m ago

Bangladesh leading global efforts for poverty alleviation

Says principal secretary to PM at PKSF workshop

1y ago

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

2y ago

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

2y ago

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

2y ago

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

2y ago

Dholaikhal Retention Pond: DSCC to undertake beautification works

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

2y ago

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

2y ago

JS body recommends exclusive zone for foreign tourists in Cox’s Bazar

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry has recommended the government of setting up an exclusive zone for foreign tourists in Cox's Bazar Sea Beach on an emergency basis

2y ago

Taposh says sorry to locals for felling trees

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh apologised to the locals of Dhanmondi for the felling of trees on Satmasjid Road

2y ago

CCC mayor wants Japan's cooperation in infrastructure development

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) mayor Rezaul Karim Chowdhury sought Japan's cooperation in increasing investment and employment through the development of Chattogram's infrastructure sector

2y ago

India, Bhutan express commitment on trilateral cooperation in hydropower sector with Bangladesh

"On the proposed trilateral hydropower cooperation among Bhutan, Bangladesh and India, both sides (India and Bhutan) expressed their commitment towards greater sub-regional cooperation, including in the energy sector which would lead to increased inter-linkages between the economies for mutual benefit of all stakeholders"

2y ago