Bangladesh: SASEC Dhaka-Northwest Corridor Road Project, Phase 2 - Tranche 1
The project will improve the road connectivity and efficiency of the Dhaka-Northwest international trade corridor, the second busiest artery in Bangladesh, after the Dhaka-Chittagong road. At the northwestern end of the corridor is the Burimari Land Port, which provides a gateway to Bhutan through India. Improving the transport infrastructure is expected to significantly increase trade in the land port.
| PROJECT DETAILS | ||
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Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
22 Nov 2017 Loan Bangladesh Transport/Road Ongoing $713.92 million | |
| KEY OUTPUTS |
Elenga–Hatikumrul–Rangpur section of Dhaka-Northwest Corridor upgraded, including 190 km of road improved with climate resilient design, and gender-responsive infrastructure constructed Road and Highway Department’s institutional capacity in road operation and management enhanced 70 km of road upgraded with stronger road safety and gender features, including flyovers, bridges for slow-moving vehicles, underpasses, and 30 km of footpath. |
| FINANCING |
$250 million (Asian Development Bank) $50 million (Asian Development Fund) $171.4 million (Government of Bangladesh) $242.52 million (Japan International Cooperation Agency) |
Contact the SASEC Secretariat at:
sasec@adb.org