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Tk 10,000cr projects to facilitate transit

Tk 10,000cr projects 
to facilitate transit
A number of projects worth over Tk 10,000 crore are being implemented around the Ashuganj river port to facilitate smooth transit facilities to India as well as to boost regional trade under the India-Bangladesh Bilateral Trade Agreement, according to officials of the Planning Ministry. The ongoing project are the development of the Ashuganj-Akhaura road to four lanes at a cost of Tk. 3,460 crore, 'Bangladesh Regional Domestic Shipping Transport Project-1’ with an outlay of Tk. 3,200 crore, the Akhaura-Agartala dual gauge railway link at Tk. 477.81 crore, and the development of Ashuganj River Port (cost not yet finalised). The Kolkata-Ashuganj-Tripura transit facility has become operational under the revised Inland Water Transit and…

AL grand rally on Jan 10

AL grand rally on Jan 10

The ruling Awami League will hold a grand rally at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan on January 10, to mark the homecoming day of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader, at a press briefing, announced the prgramme after a meeting with party secretaries…
Stress on quality education

Stress on quality education

GAZIPUR: President Abdul Hamid yesterday underscored the need for putting joint efforts to ensure quality of education so that the students of the country can survive with their quality in both local and international competition, reports UNB. "We will have to keep in mind that passing in the examinations…
Conservation of forest resources

Conservation of forest resources

Social forestry officials while addressing a daylong workshop in Rajshahi on Sunday observed that proper conservation of forest and its resources is very important for fighting climate change, ensuring nutritional demands coupled with food security, ecological balance and biodiversity in Rajshahi region…
Attaining economic development through IT

Attaining economic development through IT

The matter of ICT cannot be overlooked as with its use, the present world has become more dynamic in every sphere of life. Our Vision 2021 is aimed at turning the country into ‘Digital Bangladesh’ to accomplish a knowledge-driven economy. The vision of Digital Bangladesh has been announced…
‘Turn disabled people into human resources’

‘Turn disabled people into human resources’

RANGPUR: State Minister for Social Welfare Nuruzzaman Ahmed, MP, has called for taking proper care of the disabled people to turn them into human resources for ensuring their participation in the national development process, reports BSS. "The physically challenged people are not at all burden…
    BR to cancel 7 projects for lack of response from bidders

    BR to cancel 7 projects for lack of response from bidders

    Bangladesh Railway is getting ready to ‘declare finished’ its seven projects without completing those for various reasons, including lack of response from bidders, reports UNB. These projects are collection of 264-meter gauge passenger cars and two broad gauge inspection cars, 150-metre…
    Thousands evacuated from Aleppo as UN eyes observers

    Thousands evacuated from Aleppo as UN eyes observers

    AFP, ALEPPO, Syria: Several thousand people left the rebel enclave of Aleppo on Monday, raising hope for many others still stranded as Russia eased its objections to sending UN observers to oversee the evacuations. Brokered by rivals Turkey and Russia, the complex deal will eventually see President…
    LRB performs to celebrate eventful journey today

    LRB performs to celebrate eventful journey today

    LRB, one of the most popular bands in the country has completed its twenty five-year journey on April 5 this year. To celebrate their eventful journey, LRB will perform at an event titled ’25 Years Celebration Concert of LRB’ today evening at Navaratri Hall 4 of International Convention…
    Bulbul tells Tigers to stay positive

    Bulbul tells Tigers to stay positive

    Bangladesh former skipper Aminul Islam Bulbul describes the tour of New Zealand as a biggest challenge for Bangladesh, stating that they have possibility of winning match or matches in New Zealand condition though it will be difficult for them.  “I think we have of course hopes of winning…
    Villagers demand flood protection dam

    Villagers demand flood protection dam

    Around 22,000 villagers of No. 9 Tepa Kharibari union under Dimla upazila of Nilphamari and Saniajan unions under Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat district have demanded a flood protection dam to protect their lives, properties and cultivable lands.These villagers are facing great difficulties, as…
    Old JMJB, Bangla Bhai aides ‘active again’

    Old JMJB, Bangla Bhai aides ‘active again’

    Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), a banned militant outfit and an offshoot of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), has become active again and is trying to reorganise itself, Md Shafiqul Islam, deputy inspector of general of police (DIG), Chittagong range, said yesterday in the divisional law…
    Have Bangladeshis overtaken Pakistanis in Britain?

    Have Bangladeshis overtaken Pakistanis in Britain?

    At home and in diaspora, Bangladeshis are leaving Pakistanis behind in human development and prosperity.  Recent research from Britain revealed that children born to Bangladeshi parents achieve higher grades than those born to Pakistani parents. Furthermore, the average household income of Bangladeshis…
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