Waterlogging is outcome of unplanned mega projects: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir blamed the waterlogging in parts of the capital and the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in the wake of heavy rains caused by Cyclone Sitrang on the government's unplanned mega projects. "I came here facing a lot of difficulties as Uttara road was closed today (Tuesday). The

Mega projects won’t affect the economy: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday ruled out any adverse impact on the country's economy and foreign exchange reserves due to the implementation of the mega projects as these had been undertaken following proper assessments. "Proper financial and economic analyses were done before the mega projects were taken by the present

BGMEA urges government to expedite implementation of mega projects

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has urged the government to expedite implementation of infrastructure-mega projects and complete them as quick as possible to stimulate local economy and further facilitate exports. Once the mega projects taken by the government are completed, it would significantly improve transport connectivity in the country and accelerate trade

Mega projects helped Bangladesh to revive its economy during pandemic

Bangladesh's ability to spend money has increased even earlier. Ability to borrow and repay foreign loans has also increased. In the meantime, Bangladesh has also written its name in the list of middle-income countries. Top 10 Mega Project in Bangladesh such as Padma Bridge, Dhaka Metro Rail, Dhaka-Chittagong Elevated Expressway,

BNP will be dazed once mega projects are opened: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader Monday said BNP will be dazed after the inauguration of some mega projects in 2022. "Some mega projects will be inaugurated next year and then the BNP will be dazed. The politics of voting is very complex in Bangladesh. The country's people want development now,"