Development projects in Bangladesh

Development projects in Bangladesh

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. Sketch: TBS

No value for money, no approval: Khosru sets bar for project green-lighting

The minister said around 1,300 projects currently with the Planning Commission are being reviewed and that many will be scrapped as they lack effective public interest

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Govt decides to rationalise costs of ongoing projects

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Rampant corruption in development projects in 15 years

How project delays cost Bangladesh millions in penalty

How project delays cost Bangladesh millions in penalty

Procurement delays lead to $5.98b undisbursed ADB loans: Report

Procurement delays lead to $5.98b undisbursed ADB loans: Report

Bangladesh govt seeks $8.9b NDB loans for 5 key connectivity projects

Bangladesh govt seeks $8.9b NDB loans for 5 key connectivity projects

ADP implementation declines despite govt emphasis on spending ahead of polls

ADP implementation declines despite govt emphasis on spending ahead of polls

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PM directs project cost adjustment amid rising prices

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Civil society members demand policy to protect people's rights during mega projects

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Dev plans must integrate climate adaptation and consider regional vulnerabilities

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PM opens four development schemes

Too many incomplete projects put a squeeze on dev spending

Too many incomplete projects put a squeeze on dev spending

Fast-track projects to get more money in next budget

Fast-track projects to get more money in next budget