development

Commuters use brick-filled sacks to navigate through filthy stagnant water inside the underpass at the Gabtoli bus stand. Once a vital pedestrian route serving thousands daily, the underpass has become a symbol of neglect and poor maintenance by the authorities concerned. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Md Jahidul Islam
Bangladesh

Gabtoli underpass: Once a good initiative, now a symbol of neglect and nuisance

Once a vital pedestrian route serving thousands daily, the Gabtoli underpass has become a symbol of neglect and poor maintenance by the authorities concerned, local people said

League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader speaks at a press conference at the AL President’s office in Dhanmondi on Tuesday (18 June). Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

India is political friend while China development friend: Quader

An aerial view of Salimpur residential area in Chattogram. The Chattogram Development Authority is planning to revitalise the nearly abandoned area by introducing European-style housing on the adjacent hills. This project aims to transform the region with uniform bungalow-style houses that harmonise with the natural hill patterns. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin
Bangladesh

CDA plans to revitalise Silimpur residential area with bungalow-style houses

Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

China keen to continue all possible co-operation for Bangladesh's development: Minister Liu Jianchao

Sketch: TBS
Bangladesh

PM urges AL men to thwart conspiracy against development, democracy

Budget support from dev partners to cross $2b for second time
Economy

Budget support from dev partners to cross $2b for second time

Bangladesh parliament
Budget

Parliament secretariat approves Tk347cr allocation for dev and non-dev activities in next budget

Rajshahi Mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton speaks at the inaugural ceremony of workshop "Innovation for Climate Smart Urban Development Project" in Rajshahi as the chief guest on 24 May. Photo: BSS
Environment

Climate-resilient action plan crucial for sustainable development: Rajshahi mayor

Former state minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat. File Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Govt believes in balanced, sustainable development: Arafat

Bangladesh and Germany held negotiations on development cooperation in Berlin on 13-14 May. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Germany agrees to increase investment in country’s mega projects, climate financing

Bangladesh, UAE commit to strengthening economic, development cooperation
Economy

Bangladesh, UAE commit to strengthening economic, development cooperation

Photo: PID
Bangladesh

Melting Himalayan ice boosts Teesta flow: PM Hasina

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader. File Photo: TBS
Politics

Country witnessed massive progress because of govt stability: Quader