Tuesday, July 17, 2012

World Bank Burns Bangladesh Bridges

"World Bank cancels bridge loan

DHAKA — The World Bank has canceled a $1.2 billion loan for construction of a bridge in Bangladesh, saying it has evidence of corruption involving a Canadian engineering firm. The bank said it did not get a satisfactory response from Bangladesh after it raised the issue of corruption last year."

They can also be wiped out another way:

"Landslides, floods kill 91 in southern Bangladesh" by FARID HOSSAIN  |  Associated Press, June 28, 2012

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Landslides and floods caused by heavy monsoon rains killed at least 91 people in southern Bangladesh, and many more were missing, the government said Wednesday.

Officials said the landslides occurred mainly in remote villages with poor roads, making rescue work more difficult....

Three days of torrential rain in the region of small hills and forests dislodged huge chunks of earth which buried flimsy huts where families were sleeping late Tuesday and early Wednesday. Many homeless people live at the foot of the hills or close to them despite warnings from authorities.

Many of the dead were women and children, officials said....

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