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
17 March 2024, 15:33 PM

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
25 February 2024, 15:35 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

New Development Bank Bill placed in JS

The New Development Bank Bill, 2023 was placed in parliament today to welcome funds from the lending arm of the BRICS
23 October 2023, 13:02 PM

Collective effort needed to ensure land rights for marginalised people

Marginalised people are often deprived of land ownership and evicted from their land. To address this injustice and provide opportunities for landless and marginalised farmers, citizens need to work together, Planning Minister MA Mannan said today
10 October 2023, 16:07 PM

Bangladesh to become 3rd largest global market: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited investors from the Commonwealth countries to come to Bangladesh in a bigger way
13 September 2023, 07:43 AM

Expressway to partially open on Sept 2, Bangabandhu tunnel on Oct 28

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the mega projects, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said today
14 August 2023, 06:37 AM

Bangabandhu Tunnel’s 98pc construction work finished

The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel under the Karnaphuli river in Chattogram is getting ready for traffic as 98 percent construction work is finished so far
4 August 2023, 16:06 PM

Rangpur rally: PM reaches venue, opens 27 development schemes

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated 27 newly constructed development schemes and laid foundation stone of five others , including the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre, in Rangpur
2 August 2023, 10:10 AM

20-year master plan to turn Cox’s Bazar into a smart city likely to start next month

The 20-year master plan to transform tourist city Cox's Bazar into a modern and smart city is likely to be initiated next month
23 July 2023, 07:43 AM

Govt's multi-dimensional dev drive: Socioeconomic scenarios changed in Thakurgaon

Uninterrupted and multi-dimensional development has changed the socioeconomic scenarios and livelihood of people of the country's northern district of Thakurgaon
21 July 2023, 17:24 PM

Rotary to implement over 500 projects in 2023-24

Ashrafuzzaman Nannu, governor of Rotary International District-3281 Bangladesh, announced the annual programme of Rotary for 2023-24 during a press conference at Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka today, said a press release
6 July 2023, 13:07 PM

DSCC to build roads in 18 new wards based on DAP: Taposh

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said that road networks will be developed in the 18 new wards of DSCC based on the Detailed Area Plan (DAP)
25 June 2023, 14:02 PM

ADB provides $400 million to construct Ctg-Cox’s Bazar railways

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh today signed a loan agreement for $400 million to build a dual-gauge railway connecting Chattogram and Cox's Bazar to promote trade, investment, and tourism in Bangladesh
25 June 2023, 12:49 PM

Bangladesh leading in South Asia in gender parity: WEF report

Bangladesh has ranked number one among South Asian countries in terms of gender parity, according to the latest Global Gender Gap Report 2023 by the World Economic Forum (WEF)
22 June 2023, 13:19 PM

Uttara to Tongi College Gate flyover opens to public

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader inaugurated the 4.5km section of the project at an event in Tongi.
17 June 2023, 08:12 AM