Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will give Bangladesh a loan package of US$ 1184.30 million (equivalent to Tk 9,196.13 crore) for five big projects in flood management, power, gas and agriculture sector.
Bangladesh and Japan have agreed for speedy implementation of the projects with the money which was pledged by Japan during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent visit to Tokyo.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) praised Bangladesh for its strong economic growth in recent years, and achievements in poverty reduction and other areas of social development. He urged more efforts to boost infrastructure, skills, and the business climate as it targets middle-income status.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed the need for taking stern action against the culprits behind the killing of people and felling of trees in the name of movement last year.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today highly praised the competence, devotion, dutifulness and loyalty of the members of the Special Security Force (SSF), saying professionalism of the force has already been acclaimed at home and abroad.
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