Bangladesh, China agree to deepen cooperation on Teesta project, river management
Bangladesh, China agree to deepen cooperation on Teesta project, river management

Bangladesh and China on Thursday agreed to deepen cooperation in river management, including the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought greater Chinese support for water resource management, flood control and environmental protection...

Health ministry’s PICU project marred by massive corruption
Health ministry’s PICU project marred by massive corruption

A project worth Tk63.86 billion was undertaken to strengthen preparedness for future health risks alongside tackling pandemics, expand intensive care capacity, and enhance critical care services for children. However, six years later, despite the projects completion, not a single one of the planned...

ECNEC approves 5 projects involving Tk 7,003 cr
ECNEC approves 5 projects involving Tk 7,003 cr

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved five development projects involving an estimated cost of Tk 7,003.36 crore. Of the total project cost,Tk 4,536.10 crorewill come from the governments own funds, whileTk 2,467.26 crorewill be financed through...

DNCC launches country's largest Miyawaki urban forest project
DNCC launches country's largest Miyawaki urban forest project

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has launched on Monday the countrys largest urban forest initiative using the Miyawaki method to restore ecological balance amid growing air, water and soil pollution in the capital. The project was inaugurated through tree plantation at a designated green...

Mega projects must be implemented at right cost
Mega projects must be implemented at right cost

Economist and distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya has said mega projects are necessary for the country, but they must be undertaken at the right cost and implemented properly. The government will undertake mega projects when necessary. It should...

Govt approves Tk 33,474 crore Padma Barrage project to revive rivers, reduce salinity
Govt approves Tk 33,474 crore Padma Barrage project to revive rivers, reduce salinity

The government on Wednesday approved a Tk 33,474.45 crore project to build the first phase of the Padma Barrage, aiming to revive drying river systems, reduce salinity intrusion and improve irrigation and water management in vast Padma-dependent regions. The Executive Committee of the National...

Bangladesh seeks Chinese backing for Teesta project
Bangladesh seeks Chinese backing for Teesta project

Bangladesh formally sought Chinas involvement and support in the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP) as the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. The issue came up during a...

Dhaka, Thimphu discuss jobs and investment under GMC project
Dhaka, Thimphu discuss jobs and investment under GMC project

Ambassador Jonathan Tow, chief of international affairs of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) of Bhutan, met the state minister for foreign affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday. During the meeting, Tow briefed the state minister on GMC, a flagship initiative that reflects the vision...

Padma Barrage project vital for southwest, northwest regions: Anee
Padma Barrage project vital for southwest, northwest regions: Anee

Minister for Water Resources Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee on Thursday said in Jatiya Sangsad that the proposed Padma Barrage Project is very important and it will be implemented to ensure water availability during the dry season in the vast agricultural areas of the Padma basin, reports BSS....

Mim enters busy new phase with three upcoming projects
Mim enters busy new phase with three upcoming projects

Popular film actress Bidya Sinha Saha Mim has steadily carved a strong place in the hearts of audience since the beginning of her acting career. She made her big-screen debut with the film Amar Achhey Jol directed by legendary filmmaker Humayun Ahmed. Early in her journey, Mim achieved a...