Energy division implements cent percent RADP in FY23

The Energy and Mineral Resources Division succeeded in fully implementing its revised annual development programme (RADP) for the recently concluded 2022-23 fiscals. This was revealed today during a meeting of the Power Division on "Implementation Progress Review of Power Division Development Projects from July 2022 to June 2023". While virtually addressing the

No development project on arable land: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday directed the authorities concerned not to take any development project on arable land where crops grow three times in a year. She came up with the directives at the cabinet meeting held at Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The premier presided over the meeting. Later, Cabinet

Complete dev projects faster: PM directs secretaries

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday directed the government secretaries to complete the ongoing development projects on priority basis within the shortest possible time. "The people will get returns if the priority projects can be completed as early as possible," she said. The prime minister gave the directives while addressing

PM for undertaking projects without ruining nature

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Tuesday asked all concerned to undertake and thus implement development projects without harming nature. The Premier also directed the authorities concerned to implement the development schemes maintaining ecological balance as well as implementing those in a speedy manner avoiding unnecessary revision. The Prime Minister gave the

Bangladesh has changed a lot under AL govt: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said that her Awami League party's stay in power for three consecutive terms has helped Bangladesh change a lot and develop towards prosperity. "We have to advance more as a developing country and become a developed one," she said. "I have formulated that plan.

More development projects planned to support trade

With a view to building better transport and road infrastructure that would support industry and trade in the country, the government is working for construction of more elevated expressways and large bridges integrating existing bridges, flyovers, highways and tunnels. While economists say the construction of the 6.51-kilometer Padma Bridge at an

Sheikh Hasina: A legend in her own lifetime

We may not have a Joe Biden to add a new chapter to American history or a Vladimir Putin to push back the boundaries of Russian territory by military might; we may not have a Xi Jinping to invite the world to his 'Belt and Road Initiative' or a Narendra

WB lauds Bangladesh development under PM Hasina’s leadership

The World Bank's outgoing country director Mercy Miyang Tembon on Wednesday highly appreciated Bangladesh's overall socioeconomic development, including women empowerment under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Tembon said this during her farewell call on the prime minister at her official residence Ganabhaban. Prime Minister's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed

PM: Keep environment in mind in development projects

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to take high care of environment and ecology while taking up any development project. "Everybody has to pay attention to environment in any project,” she said. “The project has to be executed keeping water reservoirs, adequate green area and rainwater harvesting