Of the total project cost, Taka 7,746.66 crore will come from the government of Bangladesh portion, Taka 16,012.33 crore from project assistance while Taka 653.95 crore from the concerned organization's own fund. Besides, the meeting approved the timeframe extension of seven projects without raising their costs. The Ministry of Railways will implement the rail-cum-road bridge project to be implemented by December 2030. The planning adviser said the fresh project has been considered since the existing bridge at Kalurghat is old and dilapidated. The main project operations include construction of 700 meter rail-cum-road bridge, construction of 6.20 kilometer viaduct, 2.40 kilometer road viaduct, 4.54 kilometer embankments, erection of 11.44 kilometer rail track and ancillary works.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha October 07, 2024 15:54 UTC