Bangladesh: Support for Preparation of SASEC Dhirasram Inland Container Depot Project
The South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Dhirasram Inland Container Depot (DICD) Project will support construction of a new inland container depot (ICD) in the north of Dhaka with direct rail link to Chattogram Port and Indian borders. The project will apply the public-private partnership scheme where a concessionaire will finance construction of the superstructure of DICD and procurement of cargo handling equipment, and will be responsible for operation and maintenance. The Asian Development Bank will finance construction of the substructure of DICD.
| PROJECT DETAILS | ||
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Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
15 May 2023 Technical Assistance Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Ongoing $1 million | |
| KEY OUTPUTS |
Advanced readiness of DICD operation and supervision Preparation of national Inland Container Depot development plan and other documents |
| FINANCING |
$1 million (Technical Assistance Special Fund) |
