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ECNEC approves 2 power distribution projects
DHAKA, Jan 29, 2019 (BSS)-The Executive Committee of the National Economic
Council (ECNEC) at a meeting today approved two similar projects to extend
power distribution lines in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions to give some 4.15
lakh new power connections involving Taka 2,215.17 crore.
ECNEC Chairperson and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chaired the meeting held
in the NEC Conference Room in the city’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area.
Briefing the reporters after the meeting, Planning Minister MA Mannan said
that a total of nine projects were approved today involving an overall
estimated cost of Taka 16,433.27 crore.
“Of the total project cost, Taka 13,620.27 crore will come from the GoB
portion, Taka 285.61 crore from the organization’s own fund while the rest of
Taka 2,527.39 crore from project assistance,” he said.
Of the approved nine projects, five schemes are new while four others are
revised ones.
The planning minister said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the meeting
asked the Ministry of Land to frame a national policy for optimum utilization
of land for various purposes like building industries and agricultural uses
across the country.
The prime minister asked the Ministry of Land to come up with a detailed
plan in this regard, he added.
The premier asked the Ministry of Railways to frame a plan to transform all
the existing meter gauge railway tracks in the country into broad gauge in
future.
She underscored the need for strengthening the capacity of Bangladesh
Railway through ensuring BMRE of the existing workshops so that these could
continue maintenance works extensively and manufacture Railway spare parts
instead of importing those from abroad.
The prime minister also stressed the need for developing an integrated
communication system across the country comprising the roads, railways and
waterways.
She also reiterated her stance to incorporate Effluent Treatment Plants
(ETPs) in every future development projects where infrastructure works are
associated for ensuring waste management.
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