The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of Bangladesh on November 25 in Dhaka for the “Jamuna Railway Dedicated Bridge Construction Project (Phase III)” and the “Chotgram Sewerage Improvement Project (E/S)”. The projects covered by the Loan Agreement are as follows
Signing Ceremony
Project Summary
Jamuna Railway Dedicated Bridge Construction Project (Phase III)
（Jamuna Railway Bridge Construction Project (III)
Country (Region)
Bangladesh
(Sirajganj and Tangail Province)
Business Objectives
This project is to construct a new rail-only bridge in the Jamuna River basin parallel to the existing Jamuna Multi-Purpose Bridge to meet the demand for rail transportation, expand the road capacity of the existing bridge, improve sustainability and safety, and thereby contribute to the efficiency of the transportation network within the country and with neighboring countries.
Business
1) Construction of a dedicated bridge for the Jamuna Railway (dual gauge with double track. Steel underpass truss bridge with a bridge length of 4.8 km)
(2) Construction of approach bridges (elevated) on both banks and relocation of rails (total 7.7 km on both banks)
(3) Related facilities (signal system, relocation and renovation of station buildings (Bangabandhu Setu East Station and Bangabandhu Setu West Station) on both banks)
(4) Consulting services (F/S review, detailed design, bidding assistance, construction supervision, environmental and social consideration procedures and monitoring assistance, etc.)
(5) Maintenance of ancillary facilities
Loan amount (maximum)
38.206 billion yen
Interest Rates
Main body: 1.70
Consulting services: 0.40%.
Redemption period
30 years (including 10 years of deferment)
Procurement Conditions
General untied
Implementing Agency
Bangladesh Railway
Contribution to the achievement of the SDGs
Goal 9 (Create a foundation for industry and technological innovation)
Goal 13 (take concrete action on climate change)
Schedule for future project implementation (tentative)
Scheduled completion of the project: December 2024 (the project will be completed when the main construction facilities, excluding ancillary facilities, are put into service)
- expected date of sending invitation for consulting services (detailed design, etc.): hired
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public announcement of bids for the first procurement package through international competitive bidding for the main body of work: contracted
Chot-gram Sewerage Maintenance Project (Engineering Service)
Chattogram Sewerage System Development Project (Engineering Service)
Country (region covered)
Bangladesh
(Chotgram City, Chotgram Province)
Business Objectives
This project aims to promote proper sewage treatment in Chotgram City by constructing a sewerage system, thereby contributing to the improvement of the living and sanitation environment of the residents and the preservation of the water environment. This loan is for engineering services related to the detailed design and bidding assistance for the above project, and is intended to promote the smooth implementation of the project.
Business
(a) Construction of a sewage treatment plant (treatment capacity: approx. 60,000 m3/day, anaerobic anoxic aerobic method)
(b) Installation of sewage trunk line culvert (approx. 11 km)
(c) Installation of sewage branch line culverts (approx. 70 km) and connection of each house
(d) Consulting services (detailed design, bidding assistance, construction supervision, environmental and social consideration procedures and monitoring assistance, capacity building, etc.)
This loan will cover consulting services for the Project, including engineering services such as detailed design, bidding assistance, and procedures for environmental and social considerations.
Loan amount (maximum)
1.696 billion yen
Interest Rates
Consulting services: 0.20%.
Redemption period
30 years (including 10 years of deferment)
Procurement Conditions
General untied
Implementing Agency
Chottogram Water and Sewerage Authority
Contribution to the achievement of the SDGs
Goal 6: Bring safe water and toilets to the world
Goal 11: Create a livable community.
Goal 14: Protect the richness of our oceans.
Schedule for future project implementation (tentative)
- estimated completion date of the project: February 2029 (project completion upon completion of the loan)
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expected date of invitation letter for consulting services (detailed design, etc.): May 2025
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