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Sub-regional connectivity subdued by highway land hassles, cost swells

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- A Dhaka-Tamabil highway project for sub-regional connectivity remains subdued as nine years got lost in land-acquisition hassles, thus raising the overall cost to Tk 284.016 billion,... Read More


Country's fruit production sees huge boost over years

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The country's fruit production has experienced a big boost over the recent years, as yields of some non-traditional varieties have ballooned significantly, official statistics showed... Read More


Poultry industry in deep crisis as farmers lose Tk 13b a month

Dhaka, Dec. 21 -- A deepening crisis in Bangladesh's poultry industry is forcing thousands of small-scale farmers to shut down their operations due to soaring production costs, market manipulation by ... Read More


Fate of Airport-Gazipur BRT project hangs in the balance

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The interim government has failed to decide on the much-awaited Dhaka Airport-Gazipur Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, which remains halted for nearly a year, officials say. They sa... Read More


Health ministry's poor show drags execution

Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- Despite being the third-largest budget-holder, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recorded the lowest project- implementation rate, affecting overall development progress ... Read More


Bogura-Sirajganj rail project returns anew

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- After being dropped from India's line of credit (LoC), the Bangladesh Railway (BR) has revived the Bogura-Shaheed M Mansur Ali Station railway project with a substantially revised co... Read More


Tight-fisted govt spending narrows budget deficit, curtails works

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- A slowdown in public works following the regime-changing political upheavals has narrowed Bangladesh's budget deficit as a blessing in disguise as the interim government couldn't util... Read More


To graduate or not to graduate: UN delegation due in Dec for reality check

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- An independent UN review team comes again in December to share its assessment report on Bangladesh's LDC graduation to ascertain whether time is ripe for its status change, officials... Read More


BR to rehabilitate rail tracks, signal systems in west zone

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- The Bangladesh Railway (BR) is going to rehabilitate the railway tracks, lines and signalling systems across its western zone, aiming to make train movement on the routes secure and ... Read More


Vegetable, fruit, spice exports exceed $100m in Jul-Oct

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Bangladesh's vegetables, fruits, and spices are showing a strong performance in foreign exchange earnings, having already crossed the $100 million export mark in the first four month... Read More