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WB is right to flag up project delays in Bangladesh
Project delay has been a persistent problem, but it is not an irreversible one
Include women’s unpaid work in GDP calculation: PM
The premier chairs Ecnec meeting
PM hands over houses to underprivileged freedom fighters
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today handed over keys of 5,000 houses built under the government's "Bir Nibash" project for underprivileged freedom fighters.
Elected government vs permanent bureaucrats / Column by Mahfuz Anam: Who runs the country?
There is no question as to who runs the country. It is Sheikh Hasina, our prime minister. But who does she run it through?
15.31Km Elevated Road In Haor: Govt may embark on Tk 5,651cr project
The government has a plan to undertake a Tk 5,651-crore project to construct a 15.31km elevated road in the haor region of Kishoreganj to establish the district’s direct road links with Dhaka, Sylhet and other districts.
Karnaphuli tunnel may again incur time and cost overruns
Constructing Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel under the Karnaphuli river in Chattogram is set to turn costlier apparently for poor feasibility studies as the need for new components have arisen alongside adjustments to the rise in the price of the US dollar.
Why can’t we do river excavation right?
Government must revise Pashur excavation project
Govt trying to bring down prices of essentials: PM
The government is contemplating ways to bring down prices of essentials that have gone beyond public reach following the record fuel oil price hike.
‘Bangladesh’s future shouldn’t be measured through Sri Lanka’s situation’
Planning Minister MA Mannan today said that measuring and assessing the economic future of Bangladesh through Sri Lanka’s ongoing financial crisis cannot be acceptable.
329 technical schools, colleges to be set up by 2024
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved a Tk 20,525.69 crore project to set up 329 technical schools and colleges in the upazila level in a bid to create skilled manpower in the country.
Ecnec approves Tk 369cr Jatrabari-Demra highway 4-lane project
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) approves the upgradation of the Jatrabari (Mayor Hanif Flyover)–Demra (Sultana Kamal Bridge) highway into four-lane project with Tk 368.87 crore in a bid to facilitate vehicular movement and reduce traffic congestion.
Tk 86,687cr projects get Ecnec nod
The government yesterday approved 39 development projects worth Tk 86,687 crore in an apparent move to woo voters ahead of the general election.
Project-approval fest at Ecnec
With the election a couple of months away, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) yesterday approved 24 development projects worth Tk 24,740 crore, an apparent move to appease voters.
NEC okays Tk 1.81 lakh crore development budget
National Economic Council (NEC) approves Tk 1.81 lakh crore development budget, giving emphasis on accelerating construction works of some flagship infrastructure projects like the Padma bridge, Rooppur power plant and Dhaka metro rail.
Tk 665cr to build places of worship
Following recommendations of MPs, the government has planned to spend Tk 665 crore for building religious institutions and other
Ecnec okays Tk 34,988cr Padma bridge rail link project
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) approves the much-talked about Tk 34,988 crore project of Padma Bridge rail link from Dhaka to Jessore.
Moghbazar flyover gets costlier by Tk 446.20cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) has approved revision of the Moghbazar-Mouchak Flyover Project with an extension of 18 months and increased cost of Tk 446.20 crore, raising the overall project cost to Tk 1,218.90 crore.
100 more economic zones on cards to woo foreign investors
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the government will set up 100 economic zones gradually to attract more foreign investment that will ultimately help create huge jobs and take the country towards further industrialisation.
Ecnec sends back Secretariat shifting project
Ecnec sends back the project of shifting Bangladesh Secretariat to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar for further review in line with the original master plan of famous Architect Luis I Kahn who had designed the iconic Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
