Future Mega Projects in Bangladesh

Apart from various ongoing development projects, the government is also undertaking more new mega projects in Bangladesh. Among them are construction of second Padma Bridge, Subway in Dhaka City, Bangabandhu Satellite-2, Tunnel under Jamuna River, Bangabandhu International Airport, Dhaka East-West Elevated Expressway, Dhaka-Chittagong Elevated Expressway, Flyover and Underpass from Jahangir Gate to Begum Rokeya Sarani, Elevated expressway from Bangabandhu Industrial Area (Mirsarai) to Chittagong Seaport are important. The concerned ministries of the government are working on the master plan for these mega constructions.

Besides building mega projects in Bangladesh, the government is taking a 'mega plan' for strengthening the Health Sector of the country. In this case, there will be three-year medium-term and ten-year long-term plans. The agricultural sector of Bangladesh has shown the only light of hope during the Corona period. Special importance is being given to the agriculture sector. New projects are being taken for the development of this sector. The government also has a master plan for the education sector of the country. In addition the Government is also working to increase the capacity of the IT sector. Long-term plans have been adopted for the transport sector also.

The Eighth Five-Year Plan (July 2020 to June 2025) has been approved at an estimated cost of approximately BDT 65 lac crore. The plan aims to increase GDP by 7.40 percent in the FY 2020-21, 7.70 percent in 2021-22, 8.00 percent in 2022-23, 8.32 percent in 2023-24 and 8.51 percent in the FY 2024-25. As per the eighth five year plan, one crore 13 lac 30 thousand jobs will be created. Of this, 32 lac 5 thousand people will be employed abroad. Within this time inside the country and abroad the government will create employment opportunities for the 2.01 million people in FY 2020-21, 2.13 million in FY 2021-22, 2.26 million in FY 2022-23, 2.41 million in FY 2023-24 and 2.52 million in FY 2024-25.

The present government has taken rural areas as the central philosophy of development and prosperity for the country. Therefore, in line with the 'My Village, My City' policy of the last election manifesto, the budget allocation has been increased for the radical change in rural areas through development of agriculture, access to electricity in rural areas, development of cottage industries and other industries, development of education, communication and public health. Strategies and programs have been adopted for the development of rural growth centers, creation of markets for local products, establishment of food processing industries and agricultural value-chains and expansion of e-commerce of Bangladesh. The government has taken steps to establish 100 specialized economic zones (Economic mega projects of Bangladesh) by 2030 with the aim of achieving economic prosperity of the country, which is expected to create employment for 10 million people. During the Seventh Five Year Plan, the government undertook some important mega projects in Bangladesh. Work on some mega projects will be completed during the Eighth Five Year Plan period and work on some projects will continue. At the same time, the government is working on new projects.

Second Padma Bridge:

The second Padma Bridge will be at Paturia ghat which will be another mega project in Bangladesh. According to the government's master plan, another bridge will be built on the Padma River from Paturia in Manikganj to the Goalanda in Rajbari point. According to the bridge department, after the launch of the first bridge, the second bridge will be considered. However, the government wants to complete the final survey process of the second Padma Bridge project before the budget of FY 2021-22 to keep the work going.

Subway in Dhaka City:

There will be subways in five routes in the capital city Dhaka. Underground work will be done in coordination with the ongoing metro rail work in the city. Two of the five routes will be for east-west communication in Dhaka city. The first is in Dhaka North area whose construction will be completed by 2028. The second will be in south area of Dhaka. There will be 16 stations on the 17.40 km long route. Apart from this, under MRT Line-2 by the year 2030, a 24 km long metro rail will be constructed from Gabtali to Chittagong Road with underground and elevated combination. The mega project of Bangladesh will change the whole communication system of the Dhaka city.

Launch of Bangabandhu Satellite-2:

Launch and use of the country's second satellite will start by 2023. A consulting firm already has been appointed to determine the type of the second satellite. The BSCL (Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited) has appointed Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) of France to determine the type of the country's second satellite 'Bangabandhu Satellite-2'.

Jamuna River Tunnel:

It will be another biggest mega project of Bangladesh. After the Karnaphuli tunnel, this time the second tunnel of the country is going to be constructed under the river Jamuna. In the meantime, preparations have come a long way. Jamuna is one of the major rivers of Bangladesh. It originated in India and merged first with the Padma and later with the Meghna. The width of this river is much bigger. During the monsoon, its width becomes 8 to 13 km. The river carries an average of about 19,000 cubic meters of water per second and carries about 600 million tons of silt.

Bangabandhu International Airport:

In 2010, the cabinet approved the construction of Bangabandhu International Airport at an initial cost of BDT 50,000 crore. The proposal provides for 400 passenger and 200 cargo flights per day on three runways. The airport needs 8 km long and 5 km wide space. The aviation ministry says it is considering evicting several thousand families by selecting suitable locations at the airport. After completing the mega project in Bangladesh, the air communication system of the country will go to the next level.

Outer Ring Road around Dhaka city:

Roads and Highways Department (RHD) has started work to implement Outer Ring Road to reduce traffic congestion on Dhaka city. The length of this eight-lane circular road will be about 132 kilometers. The project will be implemented in two phases. The potential cost has been estimated at BDT 15 thousand crore. In the first phase, a 48-kilometer eight-lane road will be constructed from Hemayetpur in Savar to Madanpur in Keraniganj.

Development of Airways:

Construction of the Third Terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is underway as part of increasing the quality and scope of passenger and cargo handling capacity of the country's international airport. The work of upgrading Cox's Bazar and Syedpur airports to international airports is ongoing in full swing. The government has taken plans to expand and renovate Jessore, Syedpur and Barisal airports and Shah Makhdum airport in Rajshahi, construction of Khanjahan Ali airport in Bagerhat.

Medium Term Projects:

The government is undertaking 10 more mega project in Bangladesh with a plan to implement them in the medium term between the years 2021 to 2025. This includes construction of Dhaka-Chittagong Elevated Expressway (250 km long). Construction of flyover and underpass from Jahangir Gate to Begum Rokeya Sarani. Besides, feasibility study and construction of elevated expressway from Bangabandhu Industrial Area (Mirsarai) to Chittagong seaport.

After completion of these mega projects in Bangladesh the country will offer a great and beautiful look. The economy will start rising and overall lifestyle of the people of the country will change. The projects will play a significant role in trade and commerce of the country with the whole world.

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