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Large-scale project of Bangladesh
This is a list of megaprojects of Bangladesh . "(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 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
Project
Type
Location
Status
Cost
Notes
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Terminal 3
International airport
Dhaka
98% completed[ 2]
US$2.5 Billion
Expansion 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 Project
International airport
Cox's Bazar , Chittagong
93% completed[ 3]
US$300 Million
Once completed, it would be the fourth international airport in Bangladesh.
Osmani International Airport Expansion Project
International airport
Sylhet
22% completed[ 4]
US$255 Million
Post 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.
Project
Location
Route
Length
Status
Cost
Traffic
Notes
Provided Image
Padma Bridge
Louhajong , Munshiganj Shariatpur , Madaripur
6.15 km[ 5]
Completed
$3.868 billion
Or, Tk 30,193 crore
Road and Rail
Padma 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 Link
Dhaka , Mawa, Bhanga , Jessore
Dhaka-Narayanganj-Sreenagar-Mawa-Shibchar-Bhanga-Muksudpur-Kashiani-Lohagara-Narail-Jamdia-Rupdia-Jessore
169 km[ 7]
Completed
$4.63 billion or Tk 39,246 crore
Rail
[ 8] Work was 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).
Bangabandhu Railway Bridge
Sirajganj , Jamuna River
4.8 km[ 9]
Completed
$1.6 billion
Rail
4.8 km long railway bridge near Bangabandhu Bridge , is expected to be the largest dedicated rail bridge in the country.[ 10] [ 11] Slated to be operational by January 2025.[ 12] [ 13]
Rupsha Rail Bridge
Khulna , Rupsha RIver
5.13 km[ 14]
Completed[ 15]
$500 million
Rail
The bridge has seven 102.4m long Double Warren Open-web Truss Girders with one hundered and thirty-six 32.2m long Composite Plate Girders for Viaducts on either side.
Project
Location
Route
Length
Status
Cost
Traffic
Notes
Provided Image
Karnaphuli Tunnel
Chittagong , Karnaphuli River
Dhaka-Chittagong-Cox's Bazar
3.32 km [ 16]
Completed[ 17]
$1.2 billion
Or, Tk 10,690 crore
Underwater Road Tunnel
First underwater tunnel in South Asian region and a part of Dhaka-Chittagong-Cox's Bazar highway network.[ 18]
Dhaka Elevated Expressway
Dhaka
Shahjalal Airport- Banani- Tejgaon- Mogbazar-Kamalapur- Chittagong Road
19.73 km [ 19]
Completed
$1.63 billion
Or, Tk 13,858 crore
Expressway
[ 20] Work was divided into 3 sections. Section-1: Shahjalal international airport to Banani (7.45 km), Section - 2: Banani to Moghbazar (5.85 km), Section - 3: Moghbazar to Kutubkhali (6.43 km).[ 21]
Chittagong Elevated Expressway
Chittagong
18 km [ 22]
Completed
$4 billion
Expressway
Dhaka - Chittagong Expressway
Dhaka - Chittagong
217 km
Cancelled [ 23] [ 24]
Expressway
BRT Line 3
Dhaka
Gazipur-Airport-Mohakhali-Ramna-Gulistan-Keraniganj-Jhilmil
22.4 km[ 25]
70% completed
Bus Rapid Transit
BRT Line 7
Dhaka , Narayanganj
Kamargaon-Narayanganj
34 km[ 26]
Proposed
Bus Rapid Transit
Dhaka Inner Ring Road
Dhaka
88 km[ 27]
Proposed
Road
Dhaka Outer Ring Road
Dhaka
132 km[ 27]
Proposed
Road
Bus Route Rationalization
Dhaka
n/a
n/a
Proposed
Road Transport
DTCA [1] [ 28]
Project
Location
Capacity (MW)
Status
Cost
Notes
Provided Image
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
Ishwardi , Pabna District
2400MW [ 42]
94.64% completed
$12.65 billion
Country's first nuclear power plant. First unit to be operational by 2024 and second unit by 2025. Date extended to June 2027 for complete operation.
Matarbari Power Plant
Cox's Bazar
1200MW
95% completed
N/A
The first of two units began operation on a trial basis in July 2023.[ 43]
Nuclear Power Plant
Southern Bangladesh
Proposed
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had expressed government's plan to build second power plant in Southern Bangladesh.[ 44]
Payra Thermal Power plant
Patuakhali , Payra
1320MW
Completed
$2.48 billion
It is the largest hydrocarbon power plant in Bangladesh. Inaugurated by Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 21 March 2022
Banshkhali Power Plant
Banshkhali , Chattogram
1350MW
Under construction
Underground Power Distribution System
Dhaka , Narayanganj
1001 km[ 45]
Under Construction
$2.5
billion or TK 20,500 Crore
DPDC officials have said that the China funded mega scheme also includes setting up 40 substations in the city and moving overhead cables.
Buildings and Housing [ edit ]
Project
Location
Height
Status
Cost
Notes
Provided Image
Legacy Tower
Purbachal
465 m / 1525 ft
Under construction
n/a
111-floor supertall commercial skyscraper. Expected to be operational from 2034.
Liberation Tower
Purbachal
328 m / 1076 ft
Under construction
n/a
71-floor supertall commercial skyscraper . Expected to be operational from 2030.
Language Tower
Purbachal
259 m / 849 ft
Under construction
n/a
52-floor commercial skyscraper . Expected to be operational from 2034.
Purbachal Central Business District
Purbachal
--
Under construction
$17 billion
Three super-tall skyscrapers , surrounded by thirty-eight 40+ floor skyscrapers. Expected to be operational from December 2024.
Iconic Tower
Purbachal
734 m / 2408 ft
Vision
$1.2 billion
142-floor megatall skyscraper . Expected to be operational from 2034.
Sheikh Hasina Tower
Dhaka
--
Proposed
n/a
Supertall 75 story commercial skyscraper as a centerpiece of proposed CBD on the banks of Buriganga river.[ 46]
Jolshiri Twin Towers - Tower 1
Jolshiri Abashon , Rupganj , Narayanganj
n/a
Under construction
n/a
Proposed skyscraper in Jolshiri Abashon CBD .[ 47]
Jolshiri Twin Towers - Tower 2
Jolshiri Abashon , Rupganj , Narayanganj
n/a
Under construction
n/a
Proposed skyscraper in Jolshiri Abashon CBD .[ 47]
Jolshiri Central Business District
Jolshiri Abashon , Rupganj , Narayanganj
n/a
Under construction
n/a
A modern Central Business District with skyscrapers , high rises , glass and modern buildings with advanced facilities.[ 47]
Kamrangirchar Central Business District
Kamrangirchar , Dhaka
n/a
Proposed
n/a
A modern Central Business District with 1200 acres of land that will have skyscrapers , high rise convention centers, and a 75 storied central modern building with advanced facilities to attract foreign businesses similar to Shanghai or Dubai .[ 48]
Ashrayan Project
Nationwide
n/a
Under Construction
n/a
Ashrarayan-2 is a project related to poverty alleviation through rehabilitation and income-generating activities. The project provides various income-generating need-based training like handicrafts, poultry, psiculture, gardening, agriculture, cattle rearing, etc. This project is a Social Safety Net Programme of the government.
My Village My Town
Rural area
n/a
Proposed[ 49]
Tk1.5 trillion
It is a Peri-Urbanisation project for 87,230 villages from 64 district . It is one of the most expensive but necessary project for Bangladesh to go step by step through decentralization .
Project
Location
Capacity
Status
Cost
Notes
Provided Image
The Boat
Purbachal
50,000 - 70,000
Cancelled
Project
Location
Status
Cost
Notes
Provided Image
Bangladesh Delta Plan , 2100[ 53]
Coastal Area
Vision
$38 Billion
USD
BDP(Bangladesh Delta Plan) 2100 Investment Plan (IP) consists of a total of 80 projects: 65 are physical projects, and 15 are institutional and knowledge development projects at the first phase up to 2030.
Special Economic Zone [ edit ]
Project
Location
Status
Area
Investment
Investors
Notes
Provided Image
Japanese Economic Zone
Araihazar , Narayanganj
Proposed
991 acres / 4.01 km2[ 56]
$1 Billion USD (expected)[ 57]
N/A
A project of BEZA and JICA
Employment numbers are around 100,000(proposed)[ 56]
Mirsarai Economic Zone [ 58]
Chittagong
Approved
30,000 acres / 121.40 km2[ 59]
$100 Billion USD
Honda , SK , Nippon Steel , Mercedes , BMW , Wilmar , Adani , Berger Paints , Asian Paints , PHP , Bashundhara , BSRM , MEIGO etc.
Largest Economic zone in Asia[ 60]
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) industrial park
Munshiganj
Approved
216 acres / 0.87 km2[ 61] [ 62]
301 Crore Tk
Square , Beximco , SK+F , Renata Ltd , Incepta etc.
Specialized Economic Zone on Pharmaceutical Raw Material Manufacting.
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