KHULNA, Nov 6, 2023 (BSS) - Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) has implemented development projects at a cost of Taka 4,021.1 crore in nine upazilas of the district in the last 15 years, according to officials of Khulna LGED.

The upazilas are Rupsha, Paikgachha, Batiaghata, Fultala, Dakope, Terokhada, Digholia, Dumuria and Koyra.

The projects which were completed during 2009-2023 fiscal year are - 2,502 km roads at a cost of Tk 1,903 crore and 704 km roads which were maintained at a cost of Tk 597 crore, the officials said.

The other projects were completed during the period are - 107 bridges and culvert at a cost of Taka 875 crore, construction of 7 Upazila Parishad Complex at a cost of Tk 51 crore, construction of 8 Upzilla Server Station at a cost of Tk 10 crore, 33 Union Parishad Complex at a cost of Tk 36 crore, 42 hut-bazar-ghat and growth center at a cost of Tk 33 crore, construction of 83 cyclone center at a cost of Tk 152 crore, construction of 507 primary schools and extension of class room at Tk151crore.

The projects of rural development include development of water resources on 8,450 acres of land at a cost of Tk 19 crore, 65 km canal digging at a cost of Tk 8 crore, maintenance of 16 regulators at a cost of Tk 0.71crore, construction of 4 km barrage at a cost of Tk 3.58 crore.

A total of 10 Upzila construction of Muktijoddha Complexes, 24 residence for freedom fighters at a cost of Tk 35 crore, and maintenance of 7 historical places, museums, and 6 Freedom Fighters Memorials of Liberation War at a cost of Tk 6 crore.

Besides, a total of 22 land offices in cities and unions were built at a cost of Tk 21 crore.

Construction of District Shilpakala Academy building and Muktomoncho were built at a cost of Tk 1.81 crore.

A total of 175 religious establiments including mosques, temples, crematoriums were built at a cost of Tk 6 crore,

Apart from these, excavation of 39 ponds and canals were dug at cost of TK 8 crore, and construction of one Urban Primary Health Care Service Center was built at a cost of Tk 8 crore and social safety net at a cost of Tk 96 crore. 

When contacted executive engineer of Khulna LGED A K M Anisuzzaman told BSS today, around 20 running projects involving cost of Tk 661 crore will be completed in the current fiscal year.

Terming the LGED as a pioneer development project implementing entity at present, he said at least 10 goals out of 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) are connected to LGED's activities.

Now, the country is on the highway of development and LGED is playing a vital role in taking the nation forward, he added.