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High bids, weak competition drive Metro Line-1 cost surge by 130%

The DMTCL and the Planning Commission attributed the proposed increase mainly to higher-than-estimated bids received during the tendering process.

Representatives of PRAN-RFL group posing with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Photo: Courtesy

PRAN-RFL, Hamko lease three closed jute mills, to invest Tk619cr

A Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) team today (6 July) inspected several hospitals in the city where it found multiple violations of approved plans and building codes. Photo: Collected

80% of Ctg private hospitals lack parking; Development Authority sets one-month deadline

Hawkers occupy the limited space available for pedestrians on the Naddapara-Ashkona road in Dakshin Khan, one of the few routes still open as surrounding roads remain closed due to development works. PHOTO: SYED ZAKIR HOSSAIN/TBS

With alternative roads closed, hawkers choke Dakshin Khan's Naddapara-Ashkona artery

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Japan firm offers to build $3.4b bridges connecting South under PPP

Rendered image shows the proposed layout for the Laldia Container Terminal in Chattogram. The terminal is designed to handle more than 8 lakh TEUs annually. Photo: Courtesy of APM Terminals

APM Terminals unveils $550m Laldia terminal layout; construction starts in December

A long tailback on a highway in Chattogram. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

Tk378cr needed to repair 213km of flood-damaged roads in five Ctg districts: RHD

The under-construction Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

Price of delay: Dhaka-Ashulia expressway cost jumps to Tk27,046cr

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How foreign-funded development projects are selected in Bangladesh

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Govt plans $3.9b in foreign aid for 17 key infrastructure, tech schemes

Hawkers occupy much of the walking space on Dhaka South's escalator-equipped footbridge at New Market, forcing pedestrians through a narrow passage. Built at a cost of Tk9.77 crore and inaugurated in February, the city's only escalator-equipped footbridge has become a trading spot for vendors evicted from nearby footpaths. Photo: Mahadi Hasan/TBS

Hawkers choke Dhaka South's only escalator footbridge

From February 2023, a stinking open garbage bin in the Gazipur City Corporation area which causes problems to commuters. Lack of proper measures, including designated spots, manpower and equipment for dumping garbage, has made the city corporation area an open trash bin. Photo: TBS

Govt moves to build dumping yards in all municipalities

An aerial view shows dense buildings and narrow roads in Old Dhaka's Bangshal area on 4 July 2026. File Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

Modern housing, 60% open space: Can Rajuk pull off Old Dhaka makeover plan?