Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- A parliamentary committee will investigate the feasibility study, implementation and financial losses of the Karnaphuli River tunnel and its losses.

The decision came at the committee's second meeting at parliament on Saturday.

Committee Chairman Zahid Uddin Swapon, the prime minister's political advisor, presided.

The Parliament Secretariat said those involved would cooperate with the inquiry.

The committee discussed delays in development projects, citing land acquisition complications, import dependence, problems appointing project directors, weak feasibility studies, slow fund releases and poor coordination between ministries.

It recommended action to address these obstacles.

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