ECNEC okays four projects worth Tk 4.26b
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) in its meeting Tuesday approved four development projects involving a total cost of Tk 4.26 billion (426 crore) to be financed from local resources, reports UNB.
Held in the NEC conference room, the meeting approved a revised project on the construction of Kashimpur High-Security Prison, having a capacity of accommodating 1,000 convicts, Planning Minister AK Khandakar told a press briefing after the meeting.
He said the project started in 2006 but could not be completed due to the non-availability of funds as per the schedule.
Other projects approved are the incomplete Mymensingh town bypass road, incomplete bridges project under Roads and Highways Department and a project on the construction of 10 bridges along Sylhet-Salutikor-Companyganj-Bholaganj Road.
Prime Minister and ECNEC Chairperson Sheikh Hasina presided over the meeting that adopted an obituary reference on the death of noted nuclear scientist Dr MA Wazed Miah.
At the outset of the meeting, one-minute silence was observed to pay respects to the memory of Dr Wazed Mian. Special Munajat was offered seeking salvation of the departed soul of Dr Wazed. Communications Minister Syed Abul Hossain administered the Munajat.
The Planning Minister, AK Khondker, in his introductory speech said though Sheikh Hasina is deeply shocked at the death of her husband, "she is working hard round the clock for the betterment of the countrymen."
Held in the NEC conference room, the meeting approved a revised project on the construction of Kashimpur High-Security Prison, having a capacity of accommodating 1,000 convicts, Planning Minister AK Khandakar told a press briefing after the meeting.
He said the project started in 2006 but could not be completed due to the non-availability of funds as per the schedule.
Other projects approved are the incomplete Mymensingh town bypass road, incomplete bridges project under Roads and Highways Department and a project on the construction of 10 bridges along Sylhet-Salutikor-Companyganj-Bholaganj Road.
Prime Minister and ECNEC Chairperson Sheikh Hasina presided over the meeting that adopted an obituary reference on the death of noted nuclear scientist Dr MA Wazed Miah.
At the outset of the meeting, one-minute silence was observed to pay respects to the memory of Dr Wazed Mian. Special Munajat was offered seeking salvation of the departed soul of Dr Wazed. Communications Minister Syed Abul Hossain administered the Munajat.
The Planning Minister, AK Khondker, in his introductory speech said though Sheikh Hasina is deeply shocked at the death of her husband, "she is working hard round the clock for the betterment of the countrymen."