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ECNEC approved 4 projects worth 435 Crore taka

    Dhaka, May 06, 2014 The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved the ‘Ensuring employment for the poor in Northern Region Programme’ (2nd phase) at a cost of Tk 94.88 crore to further alleviate poverty through creating employment opportunities in five districts of greater Rangpur.

Bangladesh Doing Good in “Jobs”: World Bank

  Dhaka, May 06, 2014 According to the World Bank’s “World Development Report 2013: Jobs”, Bangladesh has been successful in generating jobs which have been accelerating growth and promoting development.

Digital Bangladesh: 25,000 New Websites for Citizens

  Dhaka, May 06, 2014About 25,000 new government websites are ready to be launched via the national portal www.bangladesh.gov.bd. The information installations of the said portals have already been completed and the service will be opened after the inauguration by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Technology Aiding Agriculture: Boost in Production

  Dhaka, May 05, 2014 The Bangladesh Integrated Agricultural Productivity Project (IAPP), a project funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, has provided a much needed boost to the productivity of agriculture in areas which are particularly prone to adverse seasonal weather conditions such as droughts and f...

2014 Mother Index: Bangladesh Keeps on Improving in Child and Maternal Health

  Dhaka, May 05, 2014Bangladesh advanced by six spots to secure 130th position in a global survey covering 178 countries, showing the country's status in saving and improving the lives of mothers and children.