Mymensingh Hi-Tech Park construction stalls mid-way

The park, being built on seven acres of land in Mymensingh city, is expected to be a significant milestone in Bangladesh's ICT sector
28 July 2025, 11:21 AM

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
16 March 2025, 14:45 PM

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
16 March 2025, 14:21 PM

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
13 March 2025, 14:28 PM

WFP: Anticipatory action mitigated disaster impact in 2024, but funding gaps persist

Anticipatory actions are measures taken before disasters strike
31 January 2025, 08:18 AM

Bangladesh leading global efforts for poverty alleviation

Says principal secretary to PM at PKSF workshop
14 July 2024, 13:59 PM
6 July 2024, 15:02 PM

Govt building 268km road network

The government is implementing a project to improve the rural connectivity in Cox's Bazar district
21 June 2024, 14:02 PM

DNCC knocks down 25 illegal shops, 6 buildings

Narrow roads and waterlogging are two major problems in Dakkhinkhan and Uttarkhan areas, says the mayor
10 June 2024, 16:12 PM

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.
24 May 2024, 18:00 PM
30 April 2024, 16:13 PM

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)
25 April 2024, 14:44 PM

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
20 April 2024, 13:30 PM

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
8 April 2024, 14:02 PM

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
1 April 2024, 12:07 PM

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
18 February 2024, 15:10 PM

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
18 February 2024, 15:07 PM

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
7 December 2023, 15:02 PM

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
13 November 2023, 14:02 PM

Deep seaport to contribute immensely in economic development

Says PM Hasina; also inaugurates Matarbari power plant
11 November 2023, 11:11 AM