The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved seven projects with an outlay of Tk 3,075 crore, including Tk 2,334 crore to modernise the sewerage system in Khulna city.

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayoral candidate Md Atiqul Islam on Friday said he will take effective steps to curb corruption in different sectors if he is reelected in the February 1 election.