Vast potential for valuable mineral resources lies hidden in the sand of the
Brahmaputra River. To tap this potential and develop Kurigram into a major hub
for mineral research, processing and technology driven industries, the
Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB) had taken an initiative to establish a
sand research and processing center for the first time in the country at an
estimated cost of around Tk 9 billion.
If implemented, the project could generate substantial employment, attract...
