Japanese assistance for rural dev sought

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BSS, Dhaka :
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam sought Japan’s enhanced funding for rural infrastructure development.
He sought the assistance as a three-member delegation of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) met him recently at his office, said a press release.
Tajul said Bangladesh needs enhanced aid and technical assistance from Japan for the smooth implementation of the ‘Amar Gram Amar Shohor’ project.
The delegation assured the minister of necessary support for the project. They said currently financial assistance provided by JICA to 18 projects of the LGRD ministry is more than Taka 13 thousand crore.
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