Feasibility-study

The government will seek assistance from Japan to conduct a feasibility study for constructing a six lane highway between Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar. At least four feasibility studies have previously been conducted for this important road project, but none materialized. The project is among the key initiatives scheduled for discussion during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Japan. During his first visit to Cox’s Bazar as prime minister on June 13, he pledged to expand the highway...

Hope has emerged for the people of five northern districts who have long dreamed of implementing the Teesta Mega Plan. Although the loan sought from China during the interim government has faded from the spotlight, the Water Resources Ministry has now restarted work on a feasibility study for the mega plan. China will take the next steps after receiving the study report prepared by the ministry. The Economic Relations Division (ERD) has provided this information. According to sources, the...

As a result of various government measures to reduce operating and maintenance costs and increase revenue, Bangladesh Railway’s revenue increased by Tk 225 crore over the past six months compared with the same period last year. At the same time, its losses also decreased by Tk 225 crore, Railways Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam said. The minister said railway losses stood at Tk 1,890 crore this year. The government is working to reduce the financial burden of the state-owned organization. Acc...

An initiative has been taken to drill three gas wells to address the gas crisis. The project cost has been estimated at Tk 406 crore. Of the total, Tk 324.80 crore will come from foreign loans, while Tk 81.20 crore will be financed from the own funds of the Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited (BAPEX). If approved after processing, the project is scheduled to begin this year and be implemented by December 2027. However, several questions have already been raised...