Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) has identified inadequate coordination in land acquisition and utility relocation as a key constraint on the timely implementation of large infrastructure projects.

To mitigate such delays, the planning ministry's evaluation division has recommended undertaking and completing separate projects for land acquisition and utility shifting prior to initiating major infrastructure schemes.

The recommendation came from a paper of the IMED presented at a session titled "Contemporary Issues in Project Planning and Implementation in Bangladesh: A Policymaking Perspective," which was arranged by the Cabinet Division on Tuesday.

While presenting the paper, Md Kamal Uddi...