bangladesh mega projects

When will Chattogram elevated expressway open?

The city's development authority must answer for the delay.

One year on, how has Padma Bridge changed Bangladesh’s southwest?

Among the local communities, the general perception is that PMB has earned them a sense of pride, a distinct identity other than of course promoting connectivity.

No more mega schemes, go for small rural projects: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the authorities concerned not to go for mega projects and instead take up small ones focusing on rural development and public welfare.

10 Mega Projects: Five pick up pace, finally

After initial delay, half of the 10 first track mega projects have finally gotten some momentum, ushering hope for positive change in the country’s economy and people’s livelihood.

Problems with mega projects

In a recent statement, the country director of Asian Development Bank stressed the need to complete mega projects like the metro rail on time because, ultimately, it is the tax-payers who have to pay back the money taken as loan.

7 mega projects gaining pace

Seven mega development projects by the government are well underway and are expected to have significant positive impact for the country. All of the seven top priority Fast Track Projects costing around $40 billion have now gained pace, although some of them are a few years behind the schedule.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

When will Chattogram elevated expressway open?

The city's development authority must answer for the delay.

June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023

One year on, how has Padma Bridge changed Bangladesh’s southwest?

Among the local communities, the general perception is that PMB has earned them a sense of pride, a distinct identity other than of course promoting connectivity.

November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022

No more mega schemes, go for small rural projects: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the authorities concerned not to go for mega projects and instead take up small ones focusing on rural development and public welfare.

July 22, 2019
July 22, 2019

10 Mega Projects: Five pick up pace, finally

After initial delay, half of the 10 first track mega projects have finally gotten some momentum, ushering hope for positive change in the country’s economy and people’s livelihood.

March 5, 2019
March 5, 2019

Problems with mega projects

In a recent statement, the country director of Asian Development Bank stressed the need to complete mega projects like the metro rail on time because, ultimately, it is the tax-payers who have to pay back the money taken as loan.

May 14, 2016
May 14, 2016

7 mega projects gaining pace

Seven mega development projects by the government are well underway and are expected to have significant positive impact for the country. All of the seven top priority Fast Track Projects costing around $40 billion have now gained pace, although some of them are a few years behind the schedule.