June 17, 2026
Planning minister says it is for others to find out whether the approval has any link to the prime minister’s visit
The scheme's cost has risen from Tk 989 million to Tk 2.54 billion after repeated revisions
Of the eight approved projects, three are new, three are revised, and two have had their deadlines extended
Amir Khosru is set to present the national budget in parliament on Thursday
Experts warn project success depends on upstream water flow from India
The move is expected to ease dry-season water shortages in the southwest region
Several senior ministers are present at the high-level economic planning session
Government also reviews canal excavation drive and irrigation plans ahead of the dry season
