Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- The government has approved a Tk 866.55 crore project to modernise laboratories and upgrade infrastructure at Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (Duet), Gazipur, aiming to transform it into an international-standard research and education hub.

The project aims to create a technology-based skilled workforce by modernising engineering and technology education and research facilities through the establishment of an international standard research center, reports UNB.

The project, titled "Modernisation and Capacity Enhancement of Laboratories and Necessary Infrastructure Development at Duet, Gazipur", will run from July 2025 to June 2029, with the entire cost to be borne from the government exchequer.

The proje...