DHAKA, May 21 (Xinhua) -- The Bangladeshi interim government has signed an agreement worth 241.3 million U.S. dollars with the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) to finance a project for the construction of five climate-resilient bridges.
The project aims to strengthen road connectivity and promote socio-economic inclusion in remote areas in the country, which are frequently disrupted by floods and river erosion, Bangladesh's Economic Relations Division (ERD) said in a statement on Wednesday.
The project will help people living in the vulnerable areas cope with the effects of climate change, improve transportation and road safety, expand education, and improve their socio-economic life, said the ERD. ■
