Development
Bangladesh leading global efforts for poverty alleviation
Says principal secretary to PM at PKSF workshop
Padma Bridge project now complete
PM to formally conclude the much-talked-about project on July 5
Govt building 268km road network
The government is implementing a project to improve the rural connectivity in Cox's Bazar district
DNCC knocks down 25 illegal shops, 6 buildings
Narrow roads and waterlogging are two major problems in Dakkhinkhan and Uttarkhan areas, says the mayor
Dhaka Shishu Park: Development work begins, finally
The development work of Dhaka Shishu Park is finally starting today after it remained closed for five and half years.
Padma Bridge collects Tk 1,500cr in tolls since opening
Over 1.12 crore vehicles crossed the bridge so far
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
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
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