Development
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dholaikhal Retention Pond: DSCC to undertake beautification works
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has taken an initiative to beautify the retention pond at Dholaikhal.
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
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
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
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
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"
Just promoting renewables won’t cut it
Promoting renewable energy will not be sufficient enough for sustainable development, rather there should be a policy on discouraging fossil fuel use, said Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) at a media briefing yesterday.
DSCC aims to clear rainwater in 15 minutes this monsoon: Mayor Taposh
The rain water recedes easily due to their regular cleaning works.
Matarbari port to open in 2026
The port is visible now and the construction work of the jetty and container yard will start in July, he said while talking to reporters after a trip to Matarbari
