Development

Development

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.

2w ago

Bangladesh leading global efforts for poverty alleviation

Says principal secretary to PM at PKSF workshop

5m ago

Padma Bridge project now complete

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

6m ago

Govt building 268km road network

The government is implementing a project to improve the rural connectivity in Cox's Bazar district

6m ago

DNCC knocks down 25 illegal shops, 6 buildings

Narrow roads and waterlogging are two major problems in Dakkhinkhan and Uttarkhan areas, says the mayor

7m ago

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.

7m ago

Dhaka Tokyo ink loan and grant deeds

Bangladesh and Japan have signed a loan and grant agreement worth $1.23 billion for projects including the northern route of Mass Rapid Transit Line 5. 

2y ago

Bangladesh, Japan sign $ 1.23bn agreement for development projects including metro rail

Bangladesh and Japan have signed a loan and grant agreement worth $1.23 billion (165.861 billion yen) for projects including the northern route of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line 5.

2y ago

Padma Bridge a symbol of national pride, dignity: Joy

Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said Padma Bridge is a symbol of pride and dignity of Bangladesh.

2y ago

Grand preparations made for Padma Bridge inauguration

The authorities have made grand preparations ahead of the much-anticipated inauguration of the Padma Bridge, which is scheduled to be held tomorrow in a festive manner.

2y ago

14,000 workers, engineers built Padma Bridge in nearly 2,765 days

It took around 2,765 days or 7 years 6 months and 27 days to complete the construction of the Padma Bridge.

2y ago

The engineering and man-made challenges Padma Bridge faced

The Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman nurtured a lifelong dream to build his “Golden Bengal” free of hunger, poverty, and discrimination. To that end, he adopted a plan to construct bridges over mighty rivers in post-independence Bangladesh.

2y ago

Padma Bridge security: PM to inaugurate 2 police stations tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate Padma Bridge (North) Police Station and Padma Bridge (South) Police Station tomorrow – aiming to ensure the safety and security on Padma Multipurpose Bridge.

2y ago

“Padma Bridge a blessing, will enable fast assistance during flood”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (June 19, 2022) said inauguration of the Padma Bridge will come as a blessing for people of the southern region, as they will get quick assistance during natural disasters.

2y ago

Padma Bridge construction cost to be recovered in 35 years, govt expects

The government expects to recover Padma Bridge’s construction cost in the next 35 years, officials said today.

2y ago

“Padma Bridge not part of Belt and Road Initiative”

Foreign Ministry in a statement said that it has noticed that some quarters are trying to portray that the Padma Multipurpose Bridge – scheduled to be opened on June 25, 2022 – has been constructed with the assistance of foreign funds and is a part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

2y ago