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Bibiyana-1 power plant through bidder’s credit

The government is going to implement the 450MW Bibiyana-1 power plant project through bidder’s credit instead of independent power producer (IPP), after cancelling Summit Group’s bid. According to official sources, the Power Division has taken up an initiative in this regard last week on the basis of a recommendation of the government’s Power Development Board (PDB). Bibiana-gasAn official at the Power Division said the bidder’s credit means the project will be implemented in the public sector through funding by the contractor....

Jan 5 elections were not a credible reflection: Mozena

US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Thursday said, we made clear our view that the elections (of January 5) were not a credible reflection of the will of the Bangladeshi people. Reiterating the United States’ position on January 5 elections, Mozena said that Bangladesh is responsible for ensuring its own democracy, and ‘outsiders, no matter how well intentioned, cannot do it’. mozena “We made clear our view that the elections (of January 5) were not a credible reflection of the will of the Bangladeshi people… Bangladesh is responsible for ensuring its own democracy,” he sai...

18 dead, polling booths firebombed as Bangladesh votes

Thousands of protesters firebombed polling stations and at least 18 people were killed as violence flared across Bangladesh Sunday during a walkover election boycotted by the opposition. Police said they had opened fire at protesters as they torched more than 200 polling stations and stole and burnt ballot papers to try to sabotage the poll. [caption id="attachment_2437" align="alignleft" width="300"]10th elelction Men attack a polling station in the northern Bangaldeshi town of Bo...

Tensions mounting as violence to follow election

Tensions are mounting on the streets of Bangladesh, as many here expect violence to follow the 10th national parliamentary elections. The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said on Thursday night that the government is pushing the country towards “a civil war” through the “farcical” polls. Analysts worry ongoing political violence will hurt Bangladesh’s economy over the long-run. army in election duty

WB to come with robust portfolio in 2nd half of current fiscal

The World Bank (WB) is expected to come up with a robust portfolio in the 2nd half of the current fiscal year (2013-14) in Bangladesh with significant funding in a couple of projects including municipality governance improvement and emergency cyclone recovery. For FY 14, the World Bank have a robust portfolio including US$ 410 million for Municipality Governance Improvement Project and $140 million additional financing for Emergency Cyclone Recovery and Remonstration Project, among others, an official of the World Bank’s Dhaka office told UNB.

India to keep border sealed ahead of polls in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s close neighbour India has decided to keep its border sealed for three days from January 4, a day ahead of the 10th national election of Bangladesh billed for January 5. India has also taken additional security measures to avert any negative impact on its state Pashchimbanga following the overheated political situation ahead of the elections, reports BBC Bangla. Indian BSF personnel patrol a stretch of the India-Bangladesh border on the outskirts of Agartala
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