Bangladesh, Sept. 24 -- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has initiated development of two economic corridors in the country. This are-- North-East Corridor to connect the economic hubs mostly along the Dhaka-Sylhet highway, and the South-West Corridor to connect the economic hubs along the Dhaka-Khulna highway.
Development of economic corridors is a forward-looking development initiative. BIDA website mentions the corridors will integrate national and regional economic centres, promote investment, reduce trade cost, generate employment and cause many other positive impacts. The success of such economic corridors in India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and other countries has encouraged BIDA to initiate the programme. Noneth...