Development

Development

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

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

5d 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

1m 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

1m 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

1m ago

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

Anticipatory actions are measures taken before disasters strike

2m 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.

4m ago

Bangladesh leading global efforts for poverty alleviation

Says principal secretary to PM at PKSF workshop

9m ago

100 newly inaugurated bridges to expedite country's development: PM

Termed the inauguration of 100 bridges a "historic event", Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (November 7, 2022) said it would help quicken the country's overall development.

2y ago

Two lanes of Tongi flyover open to traffic

Two lanes of Tongi flyover, which is being constructed under Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line-3 project, opened to traffic today.

2y ago

Test-run of special train conducted from Faridpur’s Bhanga to near Padma Bridge

Test run of a train was conducted from Faridpur Bhanga station to near Padma Bridge under the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project this morning (November 1, 2022).

2y ago

PM opens projects to boost facilities at Payra Seaport

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated several development projects, including capital dredging of a key channel, aimed at creating better facilities at Payra Seaport.

2y ago

PM to launch dev projects at Payra Seaport tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of several development schemes at Payra Seaport tomorrow (October 27, 2022) to ensure its smooth operations with better facilities.

2y ago

Consultants hired for 1st underground metro rail

The metro rail authorities today (October 23, 2022) hired consultants for the country’s first underground metro rail.

2y ago

‘Aspiration without values can cause rent-seeking, hooliganism’

Aspiration can lead people to development, but this can also encourage them to go for rent-seeking and hooliganism if the aspiration is not associated with values, eminent economist Professor Wahiduddin Mahmud said today.

2y ago

PM to inaugurate 100 bridges this month: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate 100 bridges across the country by the end of this month.

2y ago

PM opens Modhumoti, 3rd Shitalakhhya bridges

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated Modhumoti Bridge (locally known as Kalna Bridge) in Narail and Bir Muktijodhhda AKM Nasim Osman 3rd Shitalkhhya Bridge in Narayanganj.

2y ago

Uncertainty in achieving SDGs over funding gap post pandemic, Ukraine-Russia war: Experts

Uncertainty looms large over achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) because of the funding gap in the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war that is causing economic downturn.

2y ago