The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The government has allocated Taka 8 Crores for 19 development projects in the annual development programme of 2007-08 under the Women and Children Affairs Ministry.

The allocation comprised project assistance of Taka 4 crores while the rest is provided by the government, said an official handout here today adding that progress of work in the 19 projects is 39 percent.

It was told at a meeting held at the Women and Children Affairs Ministry on Tuesday to review the progress of the development projects.

The projects include: nine under the women affairs department, four under Jatiya Mahila Sangstha, two under Bangladesh Shishu Academy and four under Women and Children Affairs Ministry, according to the handout.

Women and Children Affairs Secretary Rokeya Sultana presided over the meeting while Adviser for Women and Children Affairs, Primary and Mass Communications, and Cultural Affairs Ministry Rasheda K Choudhury was present as the chief guest. Concerned senior officials attended.

The adviser stressed on completing the projects in time and Said, it is not difficult if all work unitedly.

She asked the officials to expedite the pace of work, the handout said.