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

Rangpur rally: PM reaches venue, opens 27 development schemes

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated 27 newly constructed development schemes and laid foundation stone of five others , including the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre, in Rangpur

1y ago

20-year master plan to turn Cox’s Bazar into a smart city likely to start next month

The 20-year master plan to transform tourist city Cox's Bazar into a modern and smart city is likely to be initiated next month

1y ago

Govt's multi-dimensional dev drive: Socioeconomic scenarios changed in Thakurgaon

Uninterrupted and multi-dimensional development has changed the socioeconomic scenarios and livelihood of people of the country's northern district of Thakurgaon

1y ago

Rotary to implement over 500 projects in 2023-24

Ashrafuzzaman Nannu, governor of Rotary International District-3281 Bangladesh, announced the annual programme of Rotary for 2023-24 during a press conference at Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka today, said a press release

1y ago

DSCC to build roads in 18 new wards based on DAP: Taposh

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said that road networks will be developed in the 18 new wards of DSCC based on the Detailed Area Plan (DAP)

1y ago

ADB provides $400 million to construct Ctg-Cox’s Bazar railways

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh today signed a loan agreement for $400 million to build a dual-gauge railway connecting Chattogram and Cox's Bazar to promote trade, investment, and tourism in Bangladesh

1y ago

Bangladesh leading in South Asia in gender parity: WEF report

Bangladesh has ranked number one among South Asian countries in terms of gender parity, according to the latest Global Gender Gap Report 2023 by the World Economic Forum (WEF)

1y ago

Uttara to Tongi College Gate flyover opens to public

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader inaugurated the 4.5km section of the project at an event in Tongi.

1y ago

‘Include all in the business plan for the 2023-24 fiscal year’

Dwip Unnayan Sangstha, a non-profit organisation, working for the betterment of the underprivileged, urged the authorities concerned to include all stakeholders in the business plan for the 2023-24 fiscal year

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

1y ago