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.

2w 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

3m 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

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

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

1y ago

Deep seaport to contribute immensely in economic development

Says PM Hasina; also inaugurates Matarbari power plant

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

1y ago