DHAKA: India and Bangladesh on November 27 signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) for a number of development projects to be implemented in Madaripur.

India government will fund the projects at a cost of Taka 2.30-crore in this regard.

The MoUs were signed in the presence of Bangladesh shipping minister Shajahan Khan and India high commissioner to Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

Senior government officials from Madaripur were also present on the occasion, said a press release.

Under the projects, development of Charmuguria Merchant High School, Development of Bir Muktijodha Shajahan Khan College and development of Charmuguria Sree Sree Kalibari Mondir will be undertaken in Madaripur Sadar Upzila at a cost of over Taka 1-crore.

Development of Kapali Jubo Shango Radha Krishno Durga and Gonesnh Pagol Mandir, construction of Amgram Sree Sree Radha Krishno Mondir, development of Kadambari Union College and development of auditorium in Gonesh Pagol Ashrom will be undertaken in Rajoir Upzila at a cost of Taka 95-lakh.

Shipping minister Shajahan Khan and envoy Harsh Vardhan Shringla later visited various sites where the development works will be undertaken under the project.

The projects are scheduled to be complete in eight months and will help the rural populace of the district, the release added.

BDST: 1626 HRS, NOV 27, 2016
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