Mir Shahe Alam, Chief Engineer of the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), has emphasised the need to ensure maximum value for every taka spent on public projects. He stated that development projects worth approximately Tk 1.20 lakh crore are currently being implemented by LGED across the country.
In addition, he said projects valued at nearly Tk 90,000 crore are in the pipeline for implementation over the next three to four fiscal years. The remarks were reported by Kaler Kantho on Wednesday (11 November).
Focus on transparency and accountability
In his statement, Mir Shahe Alam stressed the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability in project implementation. He underscored that every taka from public funds must be utilised effectively in development initiatives.The ongoing and pipeline projects under LGED include rural infrastructure development, construction of union parishad complexes, regional roads and bridges, and climate change adaptation programmes. These initiatives aim to improve the quality of life for people in remote areas of the country.
Financing and implementation framework
These projects are financed under the government's Annual Development Programme (ADP). Domestic and international development partners also provide funding for LGED projects. LGED's own engineers and officials directly supervise project implementation.Sources indicate that the progress of ongoing projects is being regularly monitored. Feasibility studies and design work for the pipeline projects have already commenced.
