The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (Sasec) Dhaka-Sylhet Corridor Road Development project, aiming to ensure Bangladesh’s overall economic development.
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Dhaka approves Tk 693-crore third submarine cable project
Dhaka, Dec 02 – The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday cleared four development projects, including Tk 693-crore to install the third submarine cable.
Padma Bridge project gets time extension up to 2022
Dhaka, Aug 26 – The implementation tenure of Parma Bridge project, a mega project of the country, has been extended up to 2022 as its works suffered a setback due to COVID-19 pandemic and floods.
Karnaphuli Tunnel Project makes “breakthrough” amid Covid-19
Karnaphuli Tunnel Project has achieved a “breakthrough” with the completion of the left line despite the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Miniature Art Project DOOB begins Thursday
A nine-day online Miniature Art Project DOOB (Immersion) will begin on Thursday.
Project for ‘urban redevelopment’ of Old Dhaka: Minister
Dhaka, Jan 27 – Housing and Public Works Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Monday said Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) has taken up a project for ‘urban redevelopment’, aiming to resolve the existing civic problems of Old Dhaka.
Taka 34.49 bln project to ensure nuke plant safety
Dhaka – The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved six projects, including Tk 3,449.05-crore Physical Protection System (PPS) Project to Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. The approval came from an Ecnec meeting held at NEC conference…
ACC to investigate furniture purchases for Nuke Plant Project
Dhaka, Oct 18 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday decided to conduct investigation against those who were involved in the alleged graft of purchasing furniture, pillow and other household items for Green City housing project under Rooppur Nuclear Power…
Prince Harry announces massive travel sustainability project
New York, Sept 4 (AP/UNB) — The eco-minded Prince Harry is embarking on a massive travel sustainability initiative in partnership with key travel providers. They aim to improve the practices of the global industry amid an ever-increasing number of travelers.…
Dhaka, Delhi for joint study on Ganges Barrage project
7 common rivers’ water-sharing issues discussed Dhaka, Aug 8 – Bangladesh and India on Thursday agreed to conduct a joint study on Ganges Barrage project and formed a technical committee to finalise the terms of reference (ToR) and constitute a…
Give up Rampal power plant project: TIB urges govt
Dhaka, June 17 – Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday urged the government to stop all ‘controversial projects’ including Rampal power plant which might pose a threat to largest mangrove Sundarbans. Expressing concern over the UNESCO’s recent proposal of listing…
Floating houses project of BD wins RISK Award for resilience
Dhaka, May 18 (UNB) – A project that pioneers floating houses in Bangladesh has won the prestigious RISK Award 2019. It has been designed in a way so that it can house a family of six, and they can survive…
Taapsee in another project with director Anubhav Sinha
Entertainment Desk Taapsee Pannu’s last release Badla alongside Amitabh Bachchan received good reviews from one and all. The film definitely kept the audience engrossed till the end and that’s what worked well for its business at the box-office too. Now…
Taapsee to do yet another project with director Anubhav Sinha
Taapsee Pannu’s last release Badla alongside Amitabh Bachchan received good reviews from one and all. The film definitely kept the audience engrossed till the end and that’s what worked well for its business at the box-office too. Now post the…
NESCO to implement Tk 1091-cr mega project in Rajshahi division
Northern Electric Supply Company (NESCO) Limited is going to implement a mega project aims at enhancing the power production capacity to meet the growing demand of power in the region. Besides attaining the ultimate goal of creating regional balance in…
PDB implements Tk964.16 crore project in Rajshahi division
Power Development Board (PDB) has been implementing a mega project to ensure a safe and dependable power supply to meet increasing demand for electricity till 2025. PDB sources said the four and half-year project styled “Power Distribution Management Development, Rajshahi…
RCC plans Tk 3,000cr road network project
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has taken an initiative of implementing a road network project involving around Taka 3,000 crore aims at lessening the gradually mounting pressure on the existing roads.
Dhaka seeks ADB support for 50MW floating solar power project
Dhaka, Jan 11 – Dhaka awaits financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to a 50MW floating solar project in the Kaptai Lake in the Rangamati Hill District on Southeast Bangladesh, official sources say.
India approves USD project to send humans into space
Indian government Friday approved a project under which humans will be sent into space for at least a week, officials said.
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