List of megaprojects in Bangladesh explained

This is a list of megaprojects. "(i.e. projects) characterized by: large investment commitment, vast complexity (especially in organizational terms), and long-lasting impact on the economy, the environment, and society". The number of such projects is so large that the list may never be fully completed. The Finance Minister of Bangladesh has recently unveiled an extensive roster of ambitious mega projects encompassing various sectors. These projects primarily focus on the construction of hospitals, schools, colleges, and other essential infrastructures. Consequently, this development surge is expected to generate a substantial demand for cement within the country.[1]

Terms Explanation

Terms used in the Status Column Status Color
Proposed
In Planning, Approved, Under/In Development, Under Construction, Re-Construction In Progress, Nearly Complete
On Hold
Abandoned, Cancelled
Completed

Airports

ProjectTypeLocationStatusCostNotes
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Terminal 3International airportDhaka[2] US$2.5 BillionExpansion will include a passenger terminal with a floor area of roughly 226,000 m2 (2,430,000 sq.ft); a 5,900 m2 (64,000 sq.ft) square VVIP complex; a 41,200 m2 (443,000 sq.ft) cargo building; and multi-level car park building with a tunnel. Upon completion of the third terminal, the passenger handling capacity of the airport will increase to 24 million from the current 8 million per annum. Cargo handling capacity will also increase to 500,000 from 200,000 tonnes annually. Completion by July 2025.
Cox's Bazar Airport Expansion ProjectInternational airportCox's Bazar, Chittagong[3] US$300 MillionOnce completed, it would be the fourth international airport in Bangladesh.
Osmani International Airport Expansion ProjectInternational airportSylhet[4] US$255 MillionPost completion of the new terminal building the passenger capacity of the airport will be upgraded to 2 million per annum from the current capacity of 600,000 per annum.

Bridges

ProjectLocationRouteLengthStatusCostTrafficNotesProvided Image
Louhajong, Munshiganj
Shariatpur, Madaripur		6.15 km[5] $3.868 billionOr, Tk 30,193 croreRoad and RailPadma multipurpose bridge is considered the most challenging construction project in the history of Bangladesh.[6] It is the longest bridge in Bangladesh, and the longest over Ganges River in terms of both span and the total length.
Padma Rail LinkDhaka, Mawa, Bhanga, JessoreDhaka-Narayanganj-Sreenagar-Mawa-Shibchar-Bhanga-Muksudpur-Kashiani-Lohagara-Narail-Jamdia-Rupdia-Jessore169 km[7] $4.63 billion or Tk 39,246 crore RailConstruction began on January 1, 2016 and couldn't be completed by June 30, 2024 (UPDATE REQUIRED).[8] Total length of the route is around 169 km. The work has been divided into 4 sections. Section-1: Dhaka - Gandaria (3 km), Section-2: Gandaria - Mawa (37 km), Section-3: Mawa - Bhanga Junction - Bhanga (42 km), Section-4: Bhanga Junction - Jessore (87 km).
Sirajganj, Jamuna River4.8 km[9] $1.6 billion Rail4.8 km long railway bridge near Bangabandhu Bridge, is expected to be the largest dedicated rail bridge in the country and to be completed by December 2025.[10] [11] The opening date was later changed to January 2025 as it completed constructions earlier.[12] [13]
Rupsha Rail BridgeKhulna, Rupsha RIver5.13 km[14] $500 million RailThe bridge has 7 nos. of 102.4m long Double Warren Open-web Truss Girders with 136 nos. of 32.2 m long Composite Plate Girders for Viaducts on either side.

Road and highways

ProjectLocationRouteLengthStatusCostTrafficNotesProvided Image
Chittagong, Karnaphuli RiverDhaka-Chittagong-Cox's Bazar3.32 km [15] $1.2 billionOr, Tk 10,690 croreUnderwater Road TunnelFirst underwater tunnel in South Asian region, part of Dhaka-Chittagong-Cox's Bazar highway network. Karnaphuli Tunnel (Bangabandhu tunnel) opened in October 2023.[16]
DhakaShahjalal Airport- Banani- Tejgaon- Mogbazar-Kamalapur- Chittagong Road19.73 km [17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: News on Projects Bangladesh - Infrastructure - New projects information in India, Middle East, South Asia . 2023-06-09 . www.newsonprojects.com . 2023-06-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230609122927/https://www.newsonprojects.com/country?country=11&industry=2 . live .
  2. Web site: Dhaka Airport 3rd terminal 51% complete: CAAB Chairman . The Business Standard. 10 June 2023. en. 27 November 2022. 14 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230214081810/https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/aviation/51-shahjalal-airports-3rd-terminal-completed-caab-540110. live.
  3. News: CAAB Chairman visits Osmani, Cox’s Bazar int’l airports. 1 September 2024. 13 November 2024. Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha.
  4. News: Haque. Rezaul. Sylhet airport expansion project witnesses 22% progress in 4 years. 21 September 2024. 13 November 2024. Daily Sun.
  5. Web site: 2016-11-18 . Padma Bridge . 2021-12-12 . Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) . en . 2021-12-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211212015126/https://www.ice.org.uk/events/exhibitions/ice-bridge-engineering-exhibition/the-history-of-bridges/padma-bridge . live .
  6. Web site: Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project . padmabridge.gov.bd . 16 February 2020 . 12 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210512150413/http://www.padmabridge.gov.bd/cstatus.php . live .
  7. Web site: Design Review Padma Rail Link Project . live . 2021-12-12 . 2021-04-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210419062051/http://www.pecs-china.com/projects/detail-view/references/Reference/detail/design-review-padma-bridge-rail-link-project.html .
  8. Web site: Padma Rail Link Project . databd.co . 25 April 2021 . 26 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210426000746/https://databd.co/profiles/economy/profile-the-megaprojects-in-bangladesh . live .
  9. Web site: Bangladesh starts construction on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib bridge . 2021-12-12 . railway-technology.com . 30 November 2020 . en-GB . 2021-12-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211212015131/https://www.railway-technology.com/news/bangladesh-construction-bangabandhu-sheikh-mujib/ . live .
  10. Web site: 30 November 2020 . Bangladesh starts construction on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib bridge . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201130100228/https://www.railway-technology.com/news/bangladesh-construction-bangabandhu-sheikh-mujib/ . 30 November 2020 . 18 December 2020.
  11. News: PM to lay foundation stone of Bangabandhu Rail Bridge Sunday . Dhaka Tribune . BSS . 28 November 2020 . 22 December 2021 . 22 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211222190015/https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/11/28/pm-to-lay-foundation-stone-of-bangabandhu-rail-bridge-sunday . live .
  12. News: 25 November 2024 . Trail train to run across Bangabandhu Railway Bridge Tuesday . 29 November 2024 . Dhaka Tribune.
  13. News: 27 November 2024 . Test run over new Jamuna Rail Bridge completed . 29 November 2024 . Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha.
  14. News: 2018-10-24 . bn:দৃশ্যমান রূপসা রেলসেতু, ২০ শতাংশ কাজ শেষ . https://www.banglanews24.com/national/news/bd/681645.details . 2021-12-17 . banglanews24.com . bn . 2021-12-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211217214913/https://www.banglanews24.com/national/news/bd/681645.details . live .
  15. News: Karnaphuli tunnel to be ready for vehicular movement by next year . 2021-12-12 . The Financial Express . Dhaka . en . 2021-12-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211212015126/https://www.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/economy/karnaphuli-tunnel-to-be-ready-for-vehicular-movement-by-next-year-1610979206 . live .
  16. News: 2 July 2021 . 18 Key Road, Rail Projects: Physical work to go on amid lockdown . en . The Daily Star . live . 11 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210711224517/https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/governance/news/18-key-road-rail-projects-physical-work-go-amid-lockdown-2121746 . 11 July 2021.
  17. Web site: 2015-09-23 . Dhaka Elevated Expressway PPP Project . 2021-12-12 . Bangladesh Bridge Authority . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923182758/http://www.bba.gov.bd/dhaka-elevated-expressway-ppp-project/ . 23 September 2015 . dead.

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