ADB approves 200-mln-USD loan to support infrastructure projects in Philippines

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday that it has approved a 200 million U.S. dollars loan to help the Philippine government prepare and implement major infrastructure projects under its flagship “Build, Build, Build” development program,reports BSS.The Manila-based bank said the loan, as additional financing to the ongoing Infrastructure Preparation and Innovation Facility (IPIF), will support the preparation of several transformative projects, including the detailedengineering design of an interlink bridge that connects the provinces of Bataan and Cavite and the Metro Rail Transit Line 4.It will also provide project implementation and preparation support for staff at the country’s Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works and Highways, so they can effectively and efficiently manage complex infrastructure projects, the bank added.“Usually, major infrastructure projects take at least five years to prepare. But the government&rsquo...

Tk 1081.45 Cr approvd for Japanese SEZ

The Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase today approved a total of five proposals, including a Taka 1081.45 crore proposal for conducting land development and other necessary works for the Japanese Special Economic Zone (SEZ) being built at Araihazar in Narayanganj on some 1000 acres of land.The approval came at the 29th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase held at the Cabinet Division at Bangladesh Secretariat with Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal in the chair. Briefing the rep...

Dhaka Bank signs agreement with IUB for collecting fees

Dhaka Bank Limited signed an agreement with the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) recently to take the responsibitity of receiving tution fees of the leading private sector University through its branches across t...

‘Khaleda Zia’s health condition is not critical’

Law Minister Anisul Huq on Friday said that BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail petition was rejected after reviewing all the documents. There is no scope for any controversy in this regard. He said this while talking to journalists after laying foundation stone of Upazila Model Mosque and Islamic Cultural Center beside Akhaura Upazila Parishad Complex in Brahmanbaria.  Mayor of Akhaura Municipality, Takjil Khalifa Kajal, Chairman of Kasba Upazila Parishad Rashedul Kawsar Bhuiyan, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Akhaura Tahmina Akhter Reina were also present at that time.Regarding the accusation by BNP leaders about Khaleda Zia being denied justice, Anisul Huq said that they are giving fabricated statement just to maintain their position in the party. People of the country ...

PM receives treatment at NIOH

Man City face Arsenal as title hopes fade away

Manchester City’s Premier League title defence appears over before Christmas, with Pep Guardiola’s men travelling to Arsenal on Sunday already 14 points adrift of runaway leaders Liverpool, reports AFP.City have made the extraordinary routine, winning five of the past six major domestic trophies in England but have dropped as many points in 16 league games this season as in the whole of last season.So what has gone wrong for a hugely talented and expensive squad under the tutelage of one of football’s greatest coaches? Injuries Even a squad as rich in resources as City’s is not immune to injuries.Leroy Sane and Aymeric Laporte suffered long-term knee injuries in the first few weeks of the season, with Laporte’s absence leaving a gaping hole at the heart of City’s defence.Fernandinho has had to deputise out of position at centre-back, meaning the Brazilian’s influence at the base of City’s midfield has also been missed.Manchester United cut their local rivals apart on the counter-attack in winning the derby at the Etihad 2-1 last weekend, while Norwich, Wolves and Liverpool have also exposed City’s frailties in defensive transition to inflict defeat on the champions.Benjamin Mendy’s lack of fitness and an injury to Oleksandr Zinchenko has also led to a rotating cast at left-back, with none of the options available to Guardiola inspiring much confidence. Bad planningEven before Laporte’s injury, City appeared short at centre-back following the loss of captain Vincent Kompany, who left at the end of last season ...

Industrial pollution affects child health

Today’s’ children are the future of our country and for ensuring their bright future they must get the opportunity to grow up as healthy individuals. But, in urban areas, because of high p...

Public universities exploiting students

Recently the apex body of all the affiliated public, private and international universities of Bangladesh, University Grants Commission (UGC) has ordered all public universities to shut their evening courses.The directive came at the heels of Preside...

Charismatic Chai Garam

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