Tarique-Rahman-directive

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to reduce consultant costs in development projects. He also advised using skilled in-house staff for such work. Planning State Minister Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki told reporters about the directive. The prime minister has also instructed authorities to add storage capacity to the solar power project planned in Rampal. Although the project has been approved, it must be revised quickly to include batteries capable of storing electricity...

A new railway line will be constructed from Bogura to Sirajganj. An allocation of Tk 2.31 billion has been proposed solely for consultancy services for the project. Questions have been raised over why such a large amount is needed for consultants. The project is also undergoing changes in its source of foreign financing and its name. At the same time, the project cost is increasing. These developments have occurred under the Ministry of Railways’ project titled ‘Construction of Dual-Gauge...