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MRT 1 and 5 costs set to be slashed by Tk4,800cr, body formed for more cuts

The two projects, for which implementation began in 2019, were originally estimated to cost Tk93,799.98 crore.

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Gabtoli-Postogola eight-lane road misses deadline, major section still in limbo

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Bangladesh's inland bulk cargo sector seeks digital overhaul amid structural inefficiencies

A seating area over Dhanmondi Lake lies in a dilapidated state, with its roof and structure damaged due to prolonged neglect and lack of regular maintenance. The deterioration is not only diminishing the lake’s beauty but also reducing safe seating facilities for visitors. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Tk75cr makeover planned to bring Dhanmondi Lake back to life

Bashbaria Beach: Photo: Minhaj Uddin

Mainland jetty for Ctg-Sandwip ferry route to get Tk136cr renovation

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After MRT-1, MRT-5 Northern cost proposed to rise 126%

Chattogram generates around 3,200 tonnes of waste daily, but the city corporation collects only about 2,200 tonnes, leaving the rest unmanaged. Ageing equipment, limited manpower and weak collection systems cause waste to spill onto roads, into drains, canals and water bodies, worsening waterlogging, pollution and public health risks. The photo was recently taken at a dumping station in the Anandabazar area of Halishahar, Chattogram. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin

Ageing equipment leaves 1,000 tonnes of Chattogram waste uncollected daily

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

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