Mega Projects in Sylhet | Ongoing Development

Development work is going on all over the Sylhet division. Efforts are being made to change Sylhet by implementing some mega projects. Several projects are implementing with the efforts of the local people's representatives to build a better enlightened Sylhet. Some projects have already been completed. Some are under implementation and some are waiting to start. The peoples think that the whole Sylhet division will change if the ongoing and pending projects are implemented.

 

Mega projects in Sylhet:

Mega projects undertaken for the development of Sylhet region include Sylhet Medical University, Sylhet Cricket Stadium-2 (Divisional Outer Stadium), Expansion and Modernization of Osmani International Airport, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hitech Park, Sylhet-Dhaka Six Lane Highway, Sylhet-Tamabil Four Lane Highway, Sylhet Marine Academy, Sheikh Russell Textile Engineering College, Sylhet Textile Institute, Digital City Project, Excavation and Bank Conservation of 114 Rivers, Bangabandhu Multipurpose Complex, New BSIC Industrial City, Road and Drain Expansion, Beautification and Modernization projects.

Initiatives were taken to set up new medical universities to enhance the quality of higher education, research and services and to expand and develop existing facilities. Sylhet Medical University was established for this purpose. It is the fourth government medical university in the country. The process of acquiring 83 acres of land in South Surma for a permanent campus has started. Another mega project in the field of education 'Sylhet Marine Academy' has already been implemented. The academy has been set up on a 10-acre land on the banks of the Chenger canal in Badaghat area of ​​Hatkhola union in Sylhet Sadar upazila at a cost of Taka 107 crore. On May 6, 2021, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the academy.

Besides, Sheikh Russell Textile Engineering College and Sylhet Textile Institute are being constructed on 10 acres of land in Tayab Sultan Mouza of Kuchai Union in South Surma for the development of technical education in Sylhet at the initiative of the Ministry of Textiles and Jute. On 1st November, 2018, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid the foundation stone of these projects. The cost of the two projects has been estimated at around Tk 210 crore. Of these, Sheikh Russell Textile Engineering College is being built on 5 acres of land at a cost of Tk 110.36 crore and Sylhet Textile Institute is being built on 5 acres of land at a cost of Tk 95.65 crore.

The communication system is going to be the most developed during the tenure of the present government. Development projects have been taken in parallel by road, air, rail and waterways. The Sylhet-Dhaka six lane highway project is finally going to start after overcoming many complications. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has already approved a loan of over Tk 15,000 crore for the project. The total cost of the project has been estimated at more than Tk 17,000 crore. The project was approved by the ECNEC in February this year. If the highway is upgraded to six lanes, the economy here will change. Industry and tourism will get new momentum.

The Dhaka - Sylhet six lane highway is expected to open new horizons of trade potential with the northeastern states of India. In addition to this highway, the four lane upgrade project of Sylhet - Tamabil highway has already been approved by ECNEC. It will be financed by the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Out of the proposed cost of Tk 3,586 crore, Tk 615.48 crore will be spent from the government's own funds and Tk 2,970.55 crore from AIIB loans. If this highway is upgraded to four lanes, import and export with India through Tamabil land port will increase. At the same time, the tourism sector in Sylhet will also see a huge improvement.

Initiatives have been taken to convert the meter-gauge railway in Sylhet-Akhaura section to dual-gauge with the long efforts of Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen in railway development. If the project is implemented, the rail communication system with Sylhet-Dhaka and Sylhet-Chittagong will be greatly improved. Travel time will also decrease. Mega projects have been taken up for the development of roads and railways as well as waterways. The foreign minister had sent a proposal to the shipping minister to dig 114 numbers of small and big rivers in Sylhet division to increase the use of waterways and control floods. The Ministry of Shipping has taken initiative to rescue, excavate and conserve the river.

Mega project has been taken to upgrade Sylhet Osmani International Airport to a full-fledged international airport. Two projects have been taken for the development of the airport at a cost of Tk 2,568 crore. Of this, the runway is being upgraded at a cost of Tk 452 crore. The work of this project is almost at the last stage. Besides, a full-fledged international terminal with modern facilities is being constructed at a cost of BDT 2,116 crore. New cargo houses have been constructed and scanners have been installed at the airport. The project includes modern ATC towers, taxiways and aprons, modern fire stations, new boarding bridges, baggage handling systems, flight information display systems and other state-of-the-art terminal building related equipment. If the Tk 2,500 crore project is implemented, Osmani Airport will be used as a hub for air communication.

Several big projects have also been taken up in Sylhet to increase industrialization and employment. Among them, 'Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hi-Tech Park' is being implemented in the colorful area of ​​Companiganj in Sylhet. The construction of ICT Park is progressing fast. Meanwhile, the work of filling up the project, flood control dam, visual bridge, installation of internal roads and lights, construction of electrical substation, project site office, administrative building, ICT Business Center, Sheikh Kamal IT Training Institute is nearing completion. Though construction of 'Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hi-Tech Park' has started on 175 acres of land, a proposal has already been sent to the ministry to acquire more 85 acres of land as the demand of entrepreneurs and investors is increasing day by day.

Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSIC) have taken initiative to set up another new industrial city in Sylhet for the development of small scale industries. It will be the third industrial park in Sylhet. A project has been taken to set up this industrial park on 500 acres of land. BSCIC Sylhet Office said priority would be given to agro-machinery, chemicals, food processing, pharmaceuticals, jute and jute products, leather processing products, handicrafts, plastics and women entrepreneurs in the eco-friendly industrial park. Priority will also be given to light engineering institutes.

Another new government hospital is being built in Sylhet to develop the health sector. Construction of a new 250-bed Sylhet District Hospital at Chauhatta in the metropolis is in full swing. During the tenure of the present government, huge development has been achieved in the stadium of Sylhet. Another new stadium has been built next to the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium at a cost of around BDT 25 crore. Known as Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Ground-2, the stadium was officially inaugurated about six months ago. The ICC had been asked to approve the recognition as an international venue. Built on about 3 acres of land, the stadium has been turned into a full-fledged sports complex.

The economy of Sylhet is the fourth largest in the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. In recent years, Sylhet is experiencing major infrastructural developments, and projected to be the forefront of Bangladesh's economic growth.

 

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Admission test date of all Universities in Bangladesh

Public universities are going to take the admission test for the first year of graduation of the 2020-2021 academic year, which is stuck due to the COVID-19 Corona virus epidemic. The government could not take the higher secondary examination as the educational institutions were closed in March 2020. The results are then published with the student’s auto-pass.

After that, the students did not have to wait for the university admission tests battle as the infection situation deteriorated. After more than a year, the incidence of corona virus has decreased and public universities have announced new schedules for admission tests. In Bangladesh University of Professionals, the admission test has been completed so the admission process has also started from September 20. On Saturday 25-September 2021, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University took the admission test against 60 available seats.

 

University of Dhaka Admission Circular:

Due to the epidemic, Dhaka University is taking admission test in the departmental cities outside the campus for the first time. Earlier, the test was scheduled to take place between July 31 and August 14, but was delayed due to corona virus. The Admission Test for 2020-21 will start from 1st October in 8 divisional cities:

• Unit ‘Ka’ : 1st October, 2021
• Unit ‘Kha’ : 2nd October, 2021
• Unit ‘Ga’ : 22nd October, 2021
• Unit ‘Gha’ : 23rd October, 2021
• Unit ‘Cha’ : 9th October, 2021
• IBA : 11th October, 2021

For details Admission information please visit (https://admission.eis.du.ac.bd).

 

Bangladesh University of Engineering - BUET Admission Circular:

Though the admission test of Bangladesh University of Engineering was scheduled to be held on 10th June, it was postponed due to epidemic situation. According to the new schedule:

• Pre-selection test will be held on 20th and 21st October 2021. With the selected students in the final exams of Group ‘Ka’ and ‘Kha’ will be held on 6 November 2021.

Further information regarding the Admission Test of BUET can be found at (http://ugadmission.buet.ac.bd/).

 

Admission test of Combined (Guccho) Engineering Universities (CUET, KUET, RUET):

Though the integrated admission test of Chittagong, Khulna and Rajshahi Universities of Engineering and Technology was scheduled to be held on August 12, it was postponed. New Schedule:

• The exams of ‘Ka’ and ‘Kha’ unit will be held on 13th November 2021, In addition to the main exam, the ‘free hand drawing’ exam will also be taken.

Further information on this test can be found on the website (https://admissionckruet.ac.bd/).

 

Guccho admission test of Agricultural Universities:

A bunch of admission tests will be held on 27 November in Seven universities offering degrees in agricultural science. Earlier, the test was scheduled for July 31. These seven universities are Bangladesh Agricultural University

• Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University
• Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
• Sylhet Agricultural University
• Patuakhali University of Science and Technology
• Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
• Khulna Agricultural University

Further admission test information can be found on the website (https://admission-agri.org/).

 

University of Chittagong Admission Circular schedule:

• Unit ‘A’ : 1st & 2nd November, 2021
• Unit ‘B’ : 27th & 28th October, 2021
• Unit ‘C’ : 29th October, 2021
• Unit ‘D’ : 30th & 31st October, 2021
• Unit ‘B-1’ & ‘D-1’ : 5th November, 2021

Further details information about Admission Test University of Chittagong can be found at (https://admission.cu.ac.bd/).

 

Jahangirnagar University Admission Test schedule:

• The authorities plan to conduct admission test of 10 units of Jahangirnagar University between 7th November to 18th November, 2021. However, the final schedule has not been fixed yet.

Further details will be announced later on the website (https://juniv-admission.org/).

 

Rajshahi University Admission Circular:

The admission test was scheduled to be held on August 16-18, but it was postponed due to COVID-19 situation. As per the new schedule the exams will be held on:

• Unit ‘A’ (Humanities) : 5th October, 2021
• Unit ‘B’ (Commerce) : 6th October, 2021
• Unit ‘C’ (Science) : 4th October, 2021

The exams will be held in three steps every day. Further details admission information can be found on the website (https://admission.ru.ac.bd/undergraduate/).

 

Bangladesh Textile University Admission Test schedule:

Bangladesh Textile University has postponed the examination on August 20. However, the candidates have to collect the admission papers between 26 September to 30 September. The test may be held on 12th November.

 

Maritime University Admission Test Circular:

The examinations of four faculties of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University were scheduled to be held on June 4 and 5 in the divisional cities of Dhaka, Chittagong, Rangpur and Khulna, but were postponed. Though there are plans to take the admission tests on 19 & 20 November, it has not been finalized yet. The university's admissions website said, "The examination schedule is being rescheduled, which will be announced on the website later." Please visit the website for further details, (https://applyonline.bsmrmu.edu.bd/Admission/Home).

 

Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology – DUET Admission Test Circular:

Admission test for 9 departments of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology, Gazipur will be held on September 29 and 30. The authorities have informed that the exams will be held in two shifts from 10 am to 12 noon and from 2 pm to 4 pm every day.

 

20 University Guccho (Combined) admission test schedule:

This is the first time that 20 universities are taking part in the integrated admission test. The bunch admission test is starting with the admission test:

• Unit ‘A’ : 17th October, 2021
• Unit ‘B’ : 24th October, 2021
• Unit ‘C’ : 1st November, 2021

Further detailed information can be found on the website (https://gstadmission.ac.bd/). The 20 universities in the group are:

• Jagannath University
• Islamic University
• Khulna University
• Cumilla University
• National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam University
• Begum Rokeya University
• Barisal University
• Rabindra University
• Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Digital University
• Sheikh Hasina University
• Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
• Haji Mohammad Danesh University of Science and Technology
• Maulana Bhasani University of Science and Technology
• Noakhali University of Science and Technology
• Jashore University of Science and Technology
• Pabna University of Science and Technology
• Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University of Science and Technology
• Rangamati University of Science and Technology
• Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib University of Science and Technology
• Patuakhali University of Science and Technology.

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Australian Financial Review Young Rich List | Bangladeshi Ashik Ahmed is 25th

A Bangladeshi young entrepreneur name has emerged in the list of Australia's top young wealthy man. Ashik Ahmed is a young man of 38 years. He is the CEO and co-founder of a software company named Deputy. This software manages team schedules from any device, record accurate employee hours, and make it simple for staff to keep track of their shifts and important store updates. This software can simplify workplace management and make it easier for employees to keep track of daily tasks.

On Thursday, 24 October 2019, the popular business and finance daily ‘The Australian Financial Review’, released a list of the country's top young rich person. Ashik Ahmed is in 25^th position in this list of total 103 young business men. Nine women were included in the list. Ashik’s assets are $ 148 million which is equivalent more than 1250 Crore BD Taka.

The Headline of an article in SBSNews regarding this was published:

“Ashik was flipping burgers when he arrived from Bangladesh. Now, he’s worth $148 million”.

According to a report of the Australian Financial Review, Ashik migrated from Bangladesh to Australia at the age of only seventeen. Later he started working at a fast food chain in Melbourne.

Story Behind:

In an interview with Australian media SBS News, Ashik tells the story behind software development. Ashik Ahmed said that initially he worked for hourly pay basis. Then he realized that the calculation for the roster is very difficult. Both the employer and the worker were facing the same problem.

Ashiq commented, he never worked just to earn a living. Rather, his goal was to solve the problem from the beginning.

Ashik was looking for an easy solution to this problem. Later he programmed the Deputy Software as a co-founder with a combination of mathematics, science and workplace experience. After making the software in 2008, he has never looked back.

The Software from Deputy makes easy solution for business organizations to create a roster of employees, calculate salaries, and manage staffs overall. Currently, there are more than 184,000 companies using this Software worldwide. Among the top user of this software are NASA and Qantas airlines in Australia.

To manage hourly paid or shift workers, Deputy can help run business better. As per the information’s provided on the website of DEPUTY, below are some list of industries that can use this Software:

• Agriculture
• Construction & Engineering
• Customer Service
• Education
• Entertainment
• Financial Service
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Hotels
• Legal
• Logistics & Manufacturing
• Marine, Aviation & Aerospace
• Media & Communication
• Professional Service
• Retail
• Security
• Technology
• Utility & Public Service

And Others…

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All Public University Admission Test Schedule | Year 2019-20

The possible date of admission tests for the current academic year 2019-2020 of all the public universities has been announced recently. The exam schedule has been announced by the Standing Committee of Bangladesh University Parishad, an organization formed with all the Vice-Chancellors of the public universities in the country.

As per some newspaper reports, on Monday, 5^th August 2019 a meeting was held at the Vice Chancellors’ conference room of Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University. Around 29 VC of public universities were present on this meeting. The meeting was chaired by the Vice Chancellor of Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University, Mr Kamal Uddin Ahmed.

Universities of Engineering and Technology:

• Bangladesh University of Engineering (BUET) – 5^th October
• Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTex) – 15^th November
• Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) – 12^th October
• Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) – 25^th October
• Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) – 24^th October

Universities of Science and Technology:

• Hajee Mohammad Danesh University of Science and Technology, Dinajpur (HSTU) – 2^nd to 5^th December
• Jessore University of Science and Technology (JUST) – 21^st and 22^nd November
• Maulana Bhasani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) - 22^nd and 23^rd November
• Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) – 1^st and 2^nd November
• Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST) – 15^th and 16^th November
• Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) – 20^th and 21^st December
• Rangamati Science and Technology University (RMSTU) -6^th December
• Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet – 26^th October

Agricultural Universities:

• Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur - 30^th November
• Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh - 30^th November
• Chattogram Veterinary & Animal Science University, Chittagong - 30^th November
• Khulna Agricultural University, Khulna - 30^th November
• Patuakhali Science and Technology University - 30^th November
• Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka - 30^th November
• Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet - 30^th November

Other Public Universities:

• Dhaka University - September 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28
• Chittagong University – October 26 to 31
• Jahangirnagar University - September 22 to October 03
• Jagannath University - September 14, 20, 21, 29
• Rajshahi University – October 20 to 22
• Comilla University – November 8 to 9
• Islamic University Kushtia – November 4 to 8
• Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) – October 26
• Khulna University – November 2
• Barisal University – October 18 to 19
• Begum Rokeya University of Rangpur – November 10 to 14
• Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University – December 8 & 9
• Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib University – November 29
• Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Mymensingh – November 17 to 21
• Rabindra University – December 7

National University Admission Test Schedule:

• Application form for National University (NU) will be distributed from September 1 to 15 and application submission date will be from September 22 to October 9.

If any schedule changes then there will be announcement. Notice will also found on the websites of all the universities.

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Bangladesh is getting out from the list of LDC's

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Another interesting positive comment by the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Mr. Ban-Ki-Moon about Bangladesh is the topic of this post. I read the NEWS on 28th March, 2013 in a daily Bangla Newspaper. On 26th March 31, 2013 Mr. Ban-Ki-Mon paid a tribute in the United Nations General Assembly to the late President of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Zillur Rahman.

You can view the original NEWS by clicking on the link provided in this post. The president of Bangladesh Mr. Zillur Rahman died on March 20th in Singapore from reported respiratory problems. The 193-member General Assembly paid tribute to the late president of the country before starting its deliberations.

The Secretary General Mr. Ban-Ki-Moon called Mr. Zillur Rahman one of the country’s leading political figures whose reward in the final years was the presidency, “an acknowledgement of a lifetime of dedication.”

As per the report the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban-Ki-Moon said:

 “I share the sadness of his bereaved family, the Government and people of Bangladesh. Despite such sad news, the people of Bangladesh have many reasons to feel positive about their future, and the late president can rest proud in the knowledge that his country has advanced dramatically since independence 42 years ago.”

Noting the positive changes in Bangladesh in the past decade, Mr. Ban praised the progress made in achieving the anti-poverty targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly in education, maternal mortality and access to fresh water and sanitation.

“Bangladesh is on track to graduate from the ranks of the least developed countries,” Mr. Ban said, noting that challenges remain, including population grown, raising food prices and unemployment. The head of the UN also praised the country’s efforts to empower women, particularly the roles played by Bangladeshi women police officers serving in UN peacekeeping missions.

The Secretary General of the UN, Mr. Ban said. “They are showing women and men in the countries where they serve that there is nothing that a woman cannot do.” He added that the country’s top political role is currently filled by a woman, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

In his speech, Mr. Ban also noted the impact of the tornado that struck Brahmanbaria district on 22 March in Bangladesh. “My heart also goes out to the families who lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods,” he said, adding that it is one more reminder of the growing vulnerability of the people of Bangladesh to climate change.

Given the remarkable progress made by the country in several key areas of development, Bangladesh is on the track to graduate from the ranks of the Least Developed Countries (LDC’s), the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has said.

What do you think readers? Is Bangladesh really going to be graduated from the list of LDC’s (Least Development Countries) ? Your valuable comments are most welcome.

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