Third Terminal at Dhaka Airport | The country will change

The construction work of the Dhaka airport third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka is going on at high-speed ignoring the rainy weather of Corona epidemic. Bangladesh will change in this dazzling mega project. By June 2022, around 42 percent of the project has been completed. The third terminal with its unique in architectural style, will be inaugurated in October 2023.

The government wants to make a splash by inaugurating this mega project before the next parliamentary elections. With the launch of the Dhaka airport Third Terminal, Bangladesh's prestige and importance will increase internationally. The project participants are hoping that the work of this project, which is 3 percent ahead of the construction target, will be completed ahead of time. In this regard, the chairman of the Civil Aviation, Air Vice Marshal. Mofidur Rahman told Newspapers, ‘Airport is the mirror of any country. When a tourist comes to a country, he first evaluates the country by looking at the airport. If the airport is modern, the image of the country seems to be developed. Bangladesh is moving forward under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The inauguration of the third terminal will add another feather to the country's progresses’.

The Padma Bridge is pride of Bangladesh. The Dhaka airport Third Terminal will further enhance our dignity. So far 42 percent of the work of this project has been completed. Work is ahead of target. Work will move forward faster this year. The structure of the terminal building has been completed and various additions to the interior works are underway. The Third Terminal Structurally will be inaugurated in October next year after completing the work as per the target. It could take up to the middle of next year to make the entire airport functional by connecting all the equipment and accessories. There is a lot of work to be done to make functioning an airport. The construction of the Dhaka airport third terminal was a promise made by the Prime Minister to the people, and we are working hard to fulfill it. '

A tour of the Dhaka airport Third Terminal project area reveals that more than 3,000 pillars of the terminal were erected last year. Now the infrastructure of the terminal is being built on these. Due to this, the progress of the project can be seen from the road adjacent to the airport. Sitting on the pillars is a designed black steel sheet. The Third Terminal building is standing on its own two feet with the help of sophisticated equipment and workers.

When the third terminal will be inaugurated, many planes will come to the runway at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. There is one runway at the airport. Construction of two additional high-speed taxiways has been undertaken to reduce the durability of the aircraft on the runway and enable it to park faster. The plan was to complete the work by June. But the work was completed in the first week of May, project officials said.

Work is going on for 16 hours a day in two shifts of eight hours to complete the project before the scheduled time. Various initiatives have been taken to protect workers from the Corona epidemic. Arrangements have been made for the workers to stay in the project area. Although some workers were affected, they have returned to work after recovering from regular treatment. As a result, there was no interruption in the work. Although many projects have been delayed in the hands of Corona, the work of this mega project is ahead of the target.

The Dhaka airport third terminal project is being jointly implemented by Japanese manufacturer Simuji and Korean company Samsung. According to the Civil Aviation Authority, the two terminals at Hazrat Shahjalal Airport currently have a passenger capacity of about 7 million a year. If the third terminal is built, this number will be close to 20 milion. In this terminal of five lac forty two thousand square meters, aprons (space for parking planes) are being constructed to hold 37 planes simultaneously. The terminal building will be 2 lakh 30 thousand square meters. Inside the building there will be touches of all the significant and sophisticated technologies of the world. The terminal under construction will be fitted with several straight escalators. This arrangement is for those who cannot walk long distances inside the airport. These escalators are widely used in the world's most sophisticated airports, including Singapore and Bangkok. This will give passengers a quiet and smooth ride experience.

Metrorail will be connected to the Dhaka airport third terminal. A separate station will also be built. Through this, passengers coming to Bangladesh will be able to go to their destination by metro rail without leaving the airport. There will be a baby care lounge in front of each washroom in the terminal. Inside the lounge will be the mothers' breastfeeding booth, a large family bathroom. In addition, there will be various arrangements for children to play, including slippers and swings. There will be health inspection facilities, first-aid rooms for first aid, various disease testing centers and isolation areas.

According to project sources, the cost of the project is Tk 21,399 crore. The government will provide 5,258 crore rupees for the total expenditure and JICA will provide 16,141 crore rupees as a loan. The design of the Dhaka airport third terminal has a sufficient number of accelerators, substations and lifts attached. There will be radar, control tower, operation building, multi-storey car park. The three-storey terminal building will bring a unique aesthetic to the architecture. The exterior will have a dazzling design.

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Padma Bridge | A Nation's Dream & Pride

Padma Bridge | A Nation's Dream and Pride

Dreams and reality come together at one point. The south door of the country has opened. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the gates of Padma Bridge. With the launch of the Padma bridge, 21 districts in the south and south-west were connected to the capital of Bangladesh. New doors of connection, communication and possibilities have been opened. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony today (25 June, 2022), the Prime Minister said, ‘This bridge is not just a brick-cement-concrete structure; This bridge is our pride. It’s a symbol of ability, a symbol of dignity.'

The dream Padma Bridge will be open for public traffic from 6 am on 26 June, 2022. On the historic day of the inauguration of the Padma Bridge, the Prime Minister called upon all to take an oath to work for the welfare of the country and the people of the country. On the occasion of the inauguration of the Padma Bridge, a gathering was organized at the end of Mawa. Prominent people including government ministers, speakers, politicians, diplomats and academics were present at the gathering. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived at the venue around 10 am.

Slogans like 'My bridge with my money, Padma bridge in Bangladesh' or 'Construction of Padma bridge, Sheikh Hasina's contribution' were shining on the stage of the inauguration ceremony of Padma bridge. After the commencement of the pre-survey in 1998, the initiative to build the bridge was hampered step by step. The Padma Bridge is a symbol of wonder built over the walls of all obstacles.

The Prime Minister was accompanied by Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, Prime Minister's Economic Adviser Moshiur Rahman, former Communications Minister Syed Abul Hossain and former Bridge Secretary Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan. Prime Minister's daughter Saima Wazed was also present at the time.

Besides unveiling the plaque of the bridge, the Prime Minister also inaugurated Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his mural. At this time colorful smoke is blowing in the sky. The Prime Minister herself chanted 'Joy Bangla', 'Joy Bangabandhu'. Everyone present applauded. Then the Prime Minister's convoy climbed the Padma Bridge again. Crossing the bridge, she went to the Jazira end.

The Prime Minister unveiled commemorative stamps, souvenir sheets, inaugural envelopes and special seals on the occasion of the grand inauguration of the Padma Bridge project built with the country's own funds. Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar, Post Secretary Khalilur Rahman and Director General of the Postal Department Faizul Azim were present on the stage.

The Prime Minister also unveiled a special commemorative note of Tk 100 of Bangladesh Bank on the occasion of inauguration of Padma Bridge. Governor of Bangladesh Bank Fazle Kabir was present at the time. The Prime Minister took pictures with the people associated with the bridge on the stage. A replica of the Padma Bridge was also presented to the Prime Minister by the company constructing the Padma Bridge.

After that, the Prime Minister was the first person to unveil the inaugural plaque and mural-1 of the Padma Bridge at the Mawa end of the toll road and participate in the munajat. Saima Wazed, the daughter of the Prime Minister and a pioneer of the autism movement in Bangladesh, was with her at the time. As the Prime Minister was passing by with her convoy, she descended along the middle of the bridge and witnessed the rippling waves of the bridge and the intoxicating Padma. During this time she also enjoyed a pleasant display of the Air Force.

In her speech before the inauguration of the Padma Bridge, the Prime Minister said, "The strength of the people is a great strength. I started the construction of the Padma Bridge with that strength. People are the address of my courage. I salute the people for the successful construction of the Padma Bridge."

Sheikh Hasina said, "The construction of this bridge was delayed for two years due to conspiracy. But we have never been discouraged. And in the end we were able to break through all the darkness and travel the path of light. Today red-blue light flashes on Padma's chest. 42 pillars, this pillar is like a reflection of Bangladesh. '

The Prime Minister wished forgiveness of the souls and peace of soul of the deceased including Professor Jamilur Reza Chowdhury involved in the construction of Padma Bridge and conveyed deep sympathy to their family members.

Sheikh Hasina said, "There were many comments, how can I do it again with my own funds?" The idea was that this Bangladesh would be dependent for the rest of its life, and would have to depend on the mercy of others. I'm grateful that the Father of the Nation has taught us to live with self-respect. The Padma Bridge is a multipurpose road-rail bridge across the Padma River to be constructed in Bangladesh.

 

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Padma Bridge: Construction Schedule Timeline

Padma Bridge: Construction Schedule Timeline

Padma Bridge is a multi-purpose road and Railway Bridge built over the Padma River which will directly connected Shariatpur and Madaripur districts with Munshiganj. The inauguration date of Padma Bridge has been fixed on June 25, 2022. The two-tiered steel and concrete truss bridge has a four-lane road at the top and a single rail track at the bottom. The main infrastructure is constructed with 42 pillars and 41 spans of 150 m length. The length of the bridge is 6.15 km and the width is 18.10 m.

 

Construction Timeline:

Major Bridge Engineering Corporation of China was hired for the main bridge. Sinohydro Corporation of China works on river governance. Abdul Monem Limited of Bangladesh was awarded the contract for construction of two connecting roads and infrastructure. The main construction work started in October 2017.

Year 2017:

• After a long wait on September 30, the first span was placed on the pillars of the Padma Bridge. The span was installed with the help of floating cranes on pillars 37 and 38 at Jajira end of Shariatpur.
• On March 11, the third span sits on pillars 39 and 40.
• On 13 May, the fourth span was placed on pillars 40 and 41.
• The fifth span of the bridge has been laid on June 29 in Naodoba area of ​​Jajira upazila of Shariatpur.

Year 2018:

• In January sits the sixth last span on the Jazira edge.
• On 28 January, the second span 7B superstructure was installed on the 38th and 39th pillars of the Padma Bridge. About four months after the first span was installed, the 3,150-tonne span was installed at the Naodoba end of the island.
• Seventh span sitting on pillars 4 and 5 at the end of Mawa.

Year 2019:

• On 20 February, the eighth span was placed on pillars 36 and 35 at the Zazira end.
• On March 22, the ninth span sat on the 35th and 34th pillars of the bridge.
• On April 10, tenth span on pillars 13 and 14 at the end of Mawa.
• On 23rd April, the 11th span sat on the 33rd and 34th pillars at the Jazira end of Shariatpur.
• On 17 May, the 12th span was placed on the 20th and 21st pillars between Mawa and Jajira.
• On May 25, the 13th span 3B was placed on the 14th and 15th pillars.
• The 14th span was placed on 29 June.
• On 22 October, the 15th span of the Padma Bridge was laid on the 24th and 25th pillars at the Jazira end.
• The 16th span was placed on the 16th and 17th pillars at the end of Mawa on 27 November.
• On December 5, 2019, the 17th span of the main bridge was placed on the pillars 22 and 23.
• The 18th span of the Padma Bridge was laid on 11 December.
• The 19th span was installed on 18 December.
• On 31st December, the 20th span of the Padma Bridge was laid on the 18th and 19th pillars at the Mawa end of Munshiganj. The gray ‘3-F’ numbered span is placed on top of the pole.

 

Year 2020:

• On 14 January, the 21st span was placed on the 32nd and 33rd pillars at the Jazira end of the Padma Bridge.
• On 23 January, the 22nd span was placed on the 5th and 6th pillars on the Mawa side.
• The 23rd span is on February 2.
• The 24th span is sitting on 11 February.
• The 25th span was installed on 21 February.
• On March 10, the 26th span of the Padma Bridge was laid. This span is placed on the 28th and 29th pillars at Jajira end of Shariatpur.
• On April 20, the 27th span was placed on pillars 27 and 28.
• On 11 April the 28th span was placed at the end of Jazira.
• On May 4, the 29th span of the bridge with ‘4A’ ID number was placed on the 19th and 20th pillars of the bridge at the end of Mawa.
• On May 30, the 30th span was placed on the 26th and 27th pillars of the bridge at the Jazira end.
• On June 10, the 31st span of the Padma Bridge was laid. Spans were placed at piers No. 25 and 26 of the bridge at Jajira end of Shariatpur.
• The 32nd span of the Padma Bridge was laid on 11 October. Although it was not possible to install the span on the first day due to strong currents in the Padma, the span was installed on the 4th and 5th pillars of the bridge at Mawa end of Munshiganj on the second day due to the efforts of the engineers. The span was set up four months later due to floods and strong currents in the Padma River.
• The 33rd span of the bridge was laid on 20 October.
• On October 25, the 34th span was installed at Span 2-A on Pillars 6 and 7 at the Mawa end of the bridge.
• On 31st October, the 35th span was placed in the span 2-B on the 8th and 9th pillars at the end of Mawa.
• On November 6, the 36th span of the Padma Bridge was laid on the 2nd and 3rd pillars of the Mawa side of the bridge.
• On 13 November, the 37th span ‘2-C’ was placed on the 9th and 10th pillars at the Mawa end of Munshiganj.
• On 21st November, the 38th span was successfully placed on the 1st and 2nd poles of Mawa side of Munshiganj.
• The installation of the 39th span was completed on 27 November. The span is placed on the 10th and 11th pillars of the Mawa side of Munshiganj.
• On December 4, the 40th span of the Padma Bridge was installed and 6,000 meters of the bridge became visible.
• On December 10, the entire Padma Bridge became visible by placing the 41st span on the 12th and 13th pillars of the Padma Bridge.

Year 2021:

• The last road slab was laid on 23rd August.

 

Year 2022:

• From June 4 to June 10, the test of 415 lights of the bridge was completed step by step. On June 14, all the lights were lit at once. Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the bridge on June 25.

Economic importance:

The Mawa-Jajira point of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge connects the south-western part with the center of Bangladesh through a specific route. This bridge will significantly contribute to the social, economic and industrial development of the relatively underdeveloped region. The project will directly benefit more than 30 million people in an area of ​​about 44,000 sq km (17,000 sq mile) or 29% of the total area of ​​Bangladesh. As a result, the project is being considered as a very important infrastructure for the country's transport network and regional economic development. The bridge will have future rail, gas, power lines and fiber optic cable expansion. If this bridge is built, the GDP of Bangladesh will increase up to 1.2 percent.

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Bangladesh-India Maitree Express Train will be re-launched on 29 May

The Maitree Express between Dhaka and Kolkata and the Bondhan Express between Kolkata and Khulna will be re-launched on 29 May 2022.

 

Maitree Express will start its journey from Dhaka. Bondhan Express will start its journey from Kolkata.

 

The Indian High Commission in Dhaka said this on Friday (May 19). The notice was published on the official website of Indian High Commission in Bangladesh.

The Mitali Express between New Jalpaiguri and Dhaka will start from New Jalpaiguri on June 1 after the virtual launch of the Railway Ministers of India and Bangladesh.

 

Passenger train communication between Bangladesh and India was closed for the last two years due to Covid-19 epidemic.

 

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Development Chittagong | Mega Projects in Bangladesh

The port city of Chittagong / Chattogram is on its way to becoming the true Commercial Capital of Bangladesh. The overall picture of the port city is changing with some development mega projects in Chittagong worth thousands of crores of BD Taka. If these projects are launched in full swing, there will be a radical change in the socio-economic condition of Chittagong Division and the whole Country. Millions of people will be employed here. At the same time, Chittagong will go a long way in becoming a commercial capital of the country through these projects. That is why the present government has undertaken some mega projects in Chittagong.

The first ever Karnaphuli Tunnel is being constructed at the bottom of Karnafuli river to turn Chittagong city into 'One City two Town' in the style of Shanghai, China. The tunnel will connect Chittagong main city and Anwara upazila with the same thread. The 3.4 km tunnel construction project was jointly funded by the Government of Bangladesh and Chinese Exim Bank and was approved in November 2015. The cost of the project has been estimated at BDT 10,374.42 crore. As per expected schedule, the tunnel will be open to traffic by December 2022. When it is fully operational, about 63 lacs vehicles will run every year using this gateway. This will bring revolutionary changes in the industry and tourism sector of Bangladesh.

The country's largest economic zone 'Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial City' has been built on the once barren land of Mirsarai upazila. Domestic and Foreign investors are bringing in billions of dollars to invest in this industrial zone, which is built on about 31,000 acres of land which will expended in the future. If the project is fully implemented, around 2 to 2.5 millions of people will be employed.

To facilitate communication in the tourist city Cox's Bazar, a railway line is being constructed to establish direct Chittagong - Cox's Bazar railway line. The cost of the project has been estimated at BDT 18,034.47 crore which is another mega project in Chittagong zone with the joint funding of the Government of Bangladesh and ADB (Asian Development Bank). The government has plans to run trains on this route next year (2022). If the Chittagong-Cox's Bazar railway lines get completed, it will be one of the landmark projects for the road communication system of the country. This will make the journey from Dhaka to Chittagong to Cox's Bazar very easy.

The Bay Terminal is being built on the land raised from the heart of the sea from Anandabazar in Chittagong's Halishahar to South Kattali Rasmanighat. If the BDT 2,500 crore Bay Terminal project get fully operational, the handling capacity of Chittagong port will increase five times more than now. Mother Vessel will be able to come directly and go at the jetty day and night which will save time and cost of transporting the goods.

The Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) is being constructed at a cost of BDT 1,800 crore. The implementing agency is claiming that PCT will play a big role in increasing the capacity of Chattogram port. With the introduction of Patenga Container Terminal under construction on 32 acres of land, more than 4,00,000 TEU containers can be handled annually. It will be the country's first terminal made of rust-resistant and salinity-tolerant iron.

Construction of 16.5 km long Elevated Expressway from Lalkhan Bazar to Patenga is underway. Construction work of thin mega project in Chittagong worth around BDT 3,500 crore is going on full swing. The launch of the expressway will radically change the Chattogram City's internal communication system.

Some other mega projects in Chittagong zone including “Anwara Economic Zone” worth BDT 16,000 crore, “Chittagong City Outer Ring Road” project worth Tk 2,500 crore, “DT-Bayezid Link Road” worth BDT 320 crore, River Bank Conservation worth BDT 280 crore, Road and Drainage system reform project worth BDTk 716 crore and Karnafuli Water Supply Project-2 worth BDT 4,500 crore are important.

Chittagong’s fine natural harbour was known to the Mediterranean world from the early Common Era and to Arab sailors by the 10th century. The port of CTG has became the gateway of Bangladesh for foreign trade. Present-day Chittagong was developed according to a series of master plans which will bring best economic benefit for the whole country.

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Dhaka to Chattogram Double Line Railway Track Update

The construction work of the remaining 72-km long dual gauge - double rail line on the Eastern Railway's between Laksam - Akhaura is progressing rapidly. The cost of implementing the project has been estimated around BD Taka 6,504 crore. The project work is expected to be completed within June 2020. If the project is implemented within a certain period of time, the country's railway sector will achieve unprecedented success. There will be a new episode in railway transportation of Bangladesh. Passengers will be able to go to Chattogram from Dhaka within three to four hours.

According to the Bangladesh Railway, the distance from Dhaka to Chittagong railway is 325 km via Brahmanbaria. Of these, dual gauge was only 118 km. After the year 2008, the government took initiatives for up-gradation of the entire Dhaka - Chittagong railway line into double line. In view of this, 253 km of the railway track has already been upgraded to dual gauge line. The remaining part was 72 km from Laksam - Cumilla - Akhaura which is also aiming to upgrade to dual-gauge double line by next June.

Construction work is underway at a rapid pace. The project to upgrade the Laksam - Akhaura Railway into dual gauge was approved on December 2014. The tender was called on May 2015 for the appointment of a contractor. The contract was signed with the contractor on June 2016. The Laksam - Akhaura Dual Gauge project is costing BD Tk. 6,504 crore and 55 lac. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is giving a loan of Taka 4,118 crore 14 lac, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is giving Taka 1,359 crore 75 lac and the rest of the amount Tk 1,026 crore 66 lac is being provided from Bangladesh Government funds.

Under the Laksham - Akhaura Dual Gauge Railway Project, 144 km dual gauge main line and a 40.60 km loop line will be constructed. Railway sheet of 132 pound will be used in the main line and 90 pound sheet will be used in the loop line. In addition, construction of station building and modernization of the signaling system of 11 stations, 13 major and 46 minor bridges will be constructed between this rail line. Engineer's office of total 68,190 square meters will also be built.

China Railway Engineering Corporation, Tama Construction and Max Infrastructure (CTM Joint Venture) are working jointly as contractor for Laksham - Akhaura Railway development project. Already, about 65 percent of the overall progress of the Dual gauge work has been completed.

The construction of the Laksam-Akhaura project began on November 2016. The project is expected to be implemented by next June. Due to continuous work speed, project implementation may not be possible within the stipulated time. In this case the period may need to extend.

Meanwhile, the construction of the Lakasam - Akhaura Railway's Dual Gauge will be a record achievement for the Bangladesh Railway. There will be a new chapter in railway transportation. The Dhaka - Chittagong train journey time will be reduced by 2 to 4 hours. Traveling to Dhaka - Chittagong by train will be possible in just three and a half hours.

More Inter-city services will be started with multiple direct trains. Trains can be operated on this route with higher Excel locomotives. The number of trains will also increase and the line capacity can be increased from 32 pairs to 72 pairs. Regional and international freight transport system will be developed. If one line is closed due to train derailment, the other will run. Number of train accident will be lower. Above all, the Bangladesh Government's railway sector is likely to become a profitable institution.

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Kurigram Express | Direct Intercity Train of Bangladesh Railway

An inter-city train named 'Kurigram Express' has been inaugurated by the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently. The people of Kurigram district waited a long for this special Train service. The train will operate on the Kurigram-Dhaka-Kurigram route.

The Prime Minister flagged off the intercity train Kurigram Express through a video conference from her official residence Ganabhaban on 16 October 2019. At the same time, she inaugurated the movement of two trains replacing the new rack. The rack replacement of Rangpur Express and Lalmonirhat Express.

The Kurigram Express has started service from the next day of inauguration. Due to the long demand of the people of Kurigram district, the festivity of the district has been aroused. People of the area said that a new horizon would be introduced in the remote areas of the country if the new train was launched.

The Railway Minister Nurul Islam Sujan joined Kurigram at the inauguration ceremony. Kurigram Zilla Parishad Chairman Md. Zafar Ali, Deputy Commissioner Sultana Parveen, Police Super Mohibul Islam Khan was also present on the occasion.

After launching of Kurigram-Dhaka-Kurigram direct train, the people of Kurigram district were relieved from the long commotion of the communication. New coaches bought from Indonesia have been allotted for the Kurigram Express train.

Train Schedule of Kurigram Express (Off day: Wednesday):

• Dhaka Left: 08:45 pm
• Kurigram Arrive: 06:20 am
• Kurigram Left: 07:20 am
• Dhaka Arrive: 05:25 pm

From Kurigram to Dhaka there will be 657 seats available. From Dhaka to Kurigram there will 638 seats available for passengers. Ticket Prices are as follows:

• Shovon Chair: 510 Taka
• A/C Chair: 972 Taka
• A/C Seat: 1168 Taka
• A/C bath: 1804 Taka

Initially there will be 14 buggies with the train. Stations between the Kurigram-Dhaka routes are:

• Rangpur - Badarganj
• Parbatipur - Joypurhat
• Santahar - Natore
• Madhanagar - Tangail
• Mouchak - Airport

For more details and updated schedule please visit the official website of Bangladesh Railway.

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