The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a mega projectfor Bangladesh Railway (BR) to set up two dual gauge double rail tracks from Akhaura to Laksam aiming to develop rail communication.
Dhaka Central Jail will be shifted to Keraniganj from Lalbagh by June next while nine acres land of the existing prison will be utilized for construction of a park with opening of two museums in central jail for public.
The national energy regulators of the SAARC countries have agreed to form a Regional Energy Regulatory Authority to adopt a plan of action which will include the removal of regulatory barriers to the cross-border trade of electricity among SAARC states.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has told government officials to control law and order at all cost.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the people of all faiths of the country are celebrating their respective festivals in a joyous and festive mood as a peaceful environment now exists in Bangladesh.