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The writer says the government needs to analyse the technological, financial, coordination and management issues associated with the megaproject execution.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A megaproject is a large-scale, costly and complex venture, and its implementation usually takes several years.

Govt must stand off harmful CRB development plan Published: 00:00, Jul 29,2021     THE government’s move to build a hospital complex — a 100-seat medical college, a 500-bed hospital and a nursing institute — spanning about 1.43 hectares of land in the area of the Central Railway Building, home to the railway’s east zone headquarters that was declared a heritage site by the Chattogram Development Authority in 2009, appears to be an example of an aggressive development policy th...

Chattogram closes road for landslide risk posed by dangerously cut hills

Despite repeated assurances from the authorities concerned on ending waterlogging, parts of Chattogram city witnessed severe waterlogging today as in previous years. Witnesses said incessant rains since morning inundated different parts of the port city. Important roads in Chawkbazar, Jamal Khan, Agrabad, Boro Pole, Choto Pole, Halishahar, Patenga, EPZ, Prabartak intersection,

Most low-lying areas in Chattogram city went under knee-to-waist-deep water yesterday due to incessant rain, causing immense sufferings to city dwellers. In the 24 hours before noon yesterday, the Chattogram Met Office recorded 74.4mm of rainfall, said Met officer Jahirul Islam.

Seasonal efforts failing to save hills in Chattogram. Worse, agency also cuts them

Govt mulls 60,000 new flats in Purbachal, 8,400 in Uttara Star Digital Graphics Star Digital Report Star Digital Report The government has taken a plan to construct up to 60,000 new flats in Purbachal New Town and 8,400 in Uttara Sector 18. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said this in his budget speech today. "Following the directives of the Honble Prime Minister, the government is formulating and implementing projects to increase the housing fa...

CDA takes six road extension projects in Ctg 193 CHATTOGRAM, May 21, 2021 (BSS) – Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) has planned to extend six roads in the port city with a view to reducing traffic congestion. The roads are: Goni Bakery to Kazir Dewari, Kazir Dewari to Golpahar Crossing, Lovelane to Cheragi Pahar crossing to Nandankanan, Firingibazar to Sadarghat crossing, Commerce College Junction to Madarbari-Barik Building Junction and Bahaddarhat to Oxygen-Quaish Road. CDA Chairman Za...

Bringing Clean Water to Chattogram, Bangladesh PRINCETON, New Jersey — Bangladesh is a country that suffers from a lack of water and sanitation. About 60% of the population endures unsafe drinking water. Furthermore, about 41% of all improved water sources are contaminated with E. Coli bacteria, which is indicative of high fecal contamination. Arsenic contamination is also a significant problem, with 13% of all water sources containing arsenic levels above the national threshold. According t...