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Dhaka BRT
The Dhaka BRT (, ''romanised: Dhaka Bi-Ar-Ti'') or Dhaka Line , ''romanised: Dhaka Lain'') is a bus rapid transit system in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Of two routes that were originally planned, only one section of a line is under construction from 2017, with the other route being in the planning phase. History Planning In 2005, the World Bank published a study report, recommending that the government of Bangladesh build a transit system in Dhaka. In the same year, American consultancy firm Louis Berger Group prepared a strategic transport plan for Dhaka. The World Bank helped to develop this plan, which proposed the construction of a bus rapid transit system in Dhaka. In 2011, a primary feasibility study was done for BRT by the Asian Development Bank. In 1 December 2012, the ECNEC approved the Dhaka bus rapid transit project. Two lines of bus rapid transit were proposed by the government for construction. The budget of BRT Line 3 was fixed at . Construction BRT Line 3 was suppose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhaka
Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city in the world with a population of 8.9 million residents as of 2011, and a population of over 21.7 million residents in the Greater Dhaka Area. According to a Demographia survey, Dhaka has the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world, and is popularly described as such in the news media. Dhaka is one of the major cities of South Asia and a major global Muslim-majority city. Dhaka ranks 39th in the world and 3rd in South Asia in terms of urban GDP. As part of the Bengal delta, the city is bounded by the Buriganga River, Turag River, Dhaleshwari River and Shitalakshya River. The area of Dhaka has been inhabited since the first millennium. An early modern city developed from the 17th century as a provincial capital and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Bridge Authority
Bangladesh Bridge Authority is an autonomous Government body responsible for the construction and maintenance of Bridges, Tunnels, Flyovers, Over Passes, Causeway and Subway in Bangladesh. It is headquartered at Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges. History The agency is responsible for the implementation of the Padma Bridge. It was involved in the Padma Bridge Corruption Scandal. However, the charge was later dismissed by both Canadian court and Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission Ongoing projects * Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project The Padma Multipurpose Bridge ( bn, পদ্মা বহুমুখী সেতু, Pôdma Bôhumukhī Setu), commonly known as the Padma Bridge ( bn, পদ্মা সেতু, Pôdma Setu), is a two-level road-rail bridge across the P ... * Support to Dhaka Elevated Expressway project * Dhaka Elevated Expressway Project * Construction of Multi Lane Road Tunnel under the River Karnaphuli * Greate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
N3 (Bangladesh)
The N3 is a Bangladeshi national highway. Its connect the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka with Mymensingh and Sherpur. Junction list The entire route is in Dhaka Division Dhaka Division ( bn, ঢাকা বিভাগ, ''Ḑhaka Bibhag'') is an administrative division within Bangladesh. Dhaka serves as the capital city of the Dhaka Division, the Dhaka District and Bangladesh. The division remains a populati .... References 2The best Highway of Bangladesh - A Glimpse of it. National Highways in Bangladesh {{Bangladesh-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narayanganj
Narayanganj ( bn, নারায়ণগঞ্জ ''Naraeongônj'') is a city in central Bangladesh. It is in the Narayanganj District, about southeast of the capital city of Dhaka, and has a population of about 2 million. It is the 6th largest city in Bangladesh. It is also a center of business and industry, especially the jute trade and processing plants, and the textile sector of the country. It is nicknamed the Dundee of Bangladesh, due to the presence of its many jute mills. (Dundee was the first industrialised 'Juteopolis' in the world.) History The city got its name from Bicon Lal Pandey, a Hindu religious leader who was also known as Benur Thakur or 'Lakhsmi Narayan Thakur'. He leased the area from the British East India Company in 1766 following the Battle of Plassey. He donated the markets and the land on the banks of the river as ''Devottor'' or 'Given to God' property, bequeathed for maintenance expenses for the worship of the god Narayan. A post office was set ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purbachal New Town
Purbachal New Town Project or formerly Purbachal Residential Model Town is the biggest planned township in Bangladesh. The project area consists of about 6,227 acres (25 square kilometer) land located in between the Shitalakhya and the Balu River at Rupgonj thana of Narayanganj District and at Kaligonj Thana of Gazipur District, in the northeastern side of Dhaka. The Township will be linked with twelve-lane expressway from the Airport Road/Pragati swarani crossing. The distance is only 6.8 km. There will be provision of about 26,000 residential plots of different sizes, 62,000 apartments with all necessary infrastructure and urban facilities. RAJUK intends to plan and develop the area as self-contained new township with all modern facilities. By 2025 Japanese construction giant Kajima Corporation, along with their Bangladeshi partner Sikder Group, has announced to complete the construction of 142 storied supertall skyscraper Iconic Tower in Purbachal sector 19. Backgro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhilmil Residential Area
Jhilmil Residential Area is a residential housing project developed in Keraniganj Upazila by Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (abbreviated as RAJUK; literally the Capital Development Authority of the Government of Bangladesh) is a Bangladeshi public agency responsible for coordinating urban development in Dhaka, Bangladesh. RAJUK is compos ... (Capital Development Authority) as a suburb of Dhaka. History The project was founded in 1997, adjacent to Dhaka-Mawa Highway in Keraniganj. It has a total of 1,635 plots for housing and Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha plans to build 12 thousand apartments. The proposed Mass Rapid Transit will have a station for line 1 in the project. The project has been included in a future ring road around Dhaka. The project is comparatively smaller than other housing projects of Rajuk. References Keraniganj Upazila Neighbourhoods in Dhaka {{Dhaka-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport ( bn, হযরত শাহ্জালাল আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দর, Romanized: ''Hôzrôt Shahjalal Antôrjatik Bimanbôndôr'') ( formerly VGZR) is the largest international airport in Bangladesh. It is located in Kurmitola, from the city centre, in the northern part of the capital city Dhaka. The airport is also used as a part of Bangladesh Air Force Base. The airport has an area of . The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) operates and maintains the airport. It started operations in 1980, taking over from Tejgaon Airport as the principal international airport of the country. The airport was formerly known as Dacca International Airport and later as Zia International Airport, before being named in honour of Shah Jalal, who is one of the most respected Sufi saints of Bangladesh. The IATA code of the airport "DAC" is derived from "Dacca", which is the previously used spelling f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gazipur
Gazipur ( bn, গাজীপুর) is a city in central Bangladesh. It is located in the Gazipur District. It is a major industrial city north of Dhaka. It is a hub for the textile industry in Bangladesh. Its other name is Joydebpur. Demographics Population of Gazipur Municipality by year: In 2013, a new local government entity called the Gazipur City Corporation was formed by merging the municipalities of Gazipur and Tongi, together with large rural areas (i.e. Pubail union, Gaccha Union, Kayaltia Union, Kashimpur Union, Konabari Union and Bashan Union). The area of this newly created city corporation is . The population of the Gazipur City Corporation was approximately six million in 2020. Administration Gazipur consists of fifty seven wards including Uttar Chayabithi and 31 mahallas with an area of . The fast-growing town has a population more than six million and density more than ; male 52.52%, female 47.48%. Health Air pollution levels in Gazipur (in Dhaka, Bangl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banglanews24
Banglanews24.com is an online news portal in Bangladesh. The website, along with the Daily Sun, Bangladesh Pratidin, and Kaler Kantho, are owned by East West Media Group, a concern of the Bashundhara Group. Alexa ranked the website 2620 worldwide and 15th in Bangladesh. History Banglanews24.com officially launched on 1 July 2010. The other national news agencies at the time were the state-owned Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), the privately-owned United News of Bangladesh (UNB), and bdnews24.com. Sections * National * Politics * Business * International * Sports * Entertainment * Technology * Education * Health * Lifestyle * Aviatour * Banglanews Special * Banglanews Exclusive * Law * Open Forum Controversy Former Minister and current Awami League MP Ramesh Chandra Sen sued the portal for defamation in 2014. A photo journalist of the portal was assaulted by Paramilitary Bangladesh Ansar members in Shyamoli, Dhaka in March 2014. Bangladesh Islamist organisations that inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Daily Star (Bangladesh)
''The Daily Star'' is a leading Bangladeshi English-language daily newspaper. It is the largest circulating daily English-language newspaper in the country. Founded by Syed Mohammed Ali on 14 January 1991, as Bangladesh transitioned and restored parliamentary democracy, the newspaper became popular for its outspoken coverage of politics, corruption and foreign policy. It is considered a newspaper of record for Bangladesh. The newspaper is known for its "reputation for journalistic integrity and liberal and progressive views - a kind of Bangladeshi ''New York Times''". Its slogan is "Journalism Without Fear or Favour". Mahfuz Anam serves as editor and publisher of ''The Daily Star''. Its motto, "Your Right to Know", appears above its logo on the front page. ''The Daily Star'' is owned by Mediaworld, in which a major share is held by the Transcom Group. ''Star Business'' is the business edition of the paper and highly popular. History In the late 1980s, plans for a major English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Business Standard
''The Business Standard'' is a Bangladeshi daily newspaper published in English and Bengali. The newspaper was founded by The Horizon Media and Publication Ltd and is based in Dhaka Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city ..., the capital of Bangladesh. The newspaper provides detailed analysis of the Economy of Bangladesh, economic and financial affairs of Bangladesh. The Business Standard also provides selective analysis from various publications including Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, Reuters, Foreign Policy, Project Syndicate and Hindustan Times. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Business Standard Newspapers published in Bangladesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obaidul Quader
{{Infobox officeholder , name = Obaidul Quader , native_name = ওবায়দুল কাদের , native_name_lang = Bn , image = Obaidul Quader MP (cropped).jpg , caption = , primeminister = Sheikh Hasina , office = , president = Zillur Rahman (Robot)Abul Hamid , term_start = 6 December 2011 , predecessor = Syed Abul Hossain , office1 = Member of Parliament (Bangladesh), Member of Parliament , constituency1 = Barisal-5 , term_start1 = 6 January 2009 , predecessor1 = Dud Ahmed , constituency2 = Barisal-5 , term_start2 = 1996 , term_end2 = 2001 , predecessor2 = Dud Ahmed , successor2 = Dud Ahmed , office3 = General Secretary of the BAL , term_start3 = 23 October 2016 , predecessor3 = Sayed Ashraful Islam , spouse = , birth_date = {{birth date and age, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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