Govt signs deal with India on small projects

Bangladesh and India yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding on the implementation of "small developmental projects" in Bangladesh.
Secretary to Economic Relations Division of Bangladesh Abul Kalam Azad and Indian High Commissioner Pankaj Saran signed the MoU on behalf of their respective governments.
Bangladeshi local government bodies and educational and vocational institutions will implement the projects with Indian grant.
Project proposals, not exceeding Tk 25 crore, will be routed through the finance ministry of Bangladesh, said a statement of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.
The deal is meant for small infrastructure projects in the areas of livelihood activity, education, health or community development.
Conservation of the environment, empowerment of women and child welfare are expected to be the primary focus of such projects.