Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- Bangladesh and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday agreed to undertake a slew of 'special actions' in order to expedite the implementation of ADB-assisted projects in this country for promoting faster economic recovery and greater job creation.

The special actions for enhancing project performances include accelerating approval and paying mobilisation advance for large contracts, implementing health safety guidelines, and offering virtual training opportunities to the project staff and beneficiaries, the ADB said in a release.

The decision was taken at a tripartite portfolio review meeting (TPRM) co-chaired by

Fatima Yasmin, Secretary of the Economic Relations Division (ERD), and Manmohan Parkash, the Count...