Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today received an "Open Letter on Travel and Tourism" in recognition to Bangladesh's tourism ability of boosting socioeconomic growth and creating employments.
The government is working to complete construction of the first phase of MRT Line 6 (metro rail) by 2019 instead of 2024 to resolve capital's nagging traffic congestions, according to the annual report submitted to the cabinet on Monday.
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said the coal-based 1,320 megawatt (MW) Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant would not cause any harm to the ecology of the Sundarbans and its surrounding areas.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emphasized the need for introducing direct air flight between Bangladesh and Turkey for promotion of bilateral trade and business.
Bangladesh is examining the Indian proposal for construction of LPG terminal and transportation of LPG for Indian eastern state Tripura across border.