India-Bangladesh Development Projects

 

Context

On 1 November, 2023 Indian Prime Minister and Prime Minister of Bangladesh co-inaugurated three significant Indian-assisted development projects.

Three projects

1. Akhaura-Agartala Cross-Border Rail Link

• Executed under India's grant assistance of Rs 392.52 crore to Bangladesh.
• The length of the rail link 12.24 km, comprising a 6.78 km Dual Gauge rail line in Bangladesh and 5.46 km in Tripura.

2. Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line

• Implemented under India's concessional Line of Credit with a total cost of USD 388.92 million. 
• Involves constructing approximately 65 km of broad-gauge rail route connecting Mongla Port with Khulna's existing rail network.

3. Maitree Super Thermal Power Project

• Carried out under an Indian Concessional Financing Scheme loan of USD 1.6 billion.
• Houses a 1320 MW (2x660) Super Thermal Power Plant (MSTPP) in Rampal, Khulna Division of Bangladesh.
• Led by Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Private) Limited (BIFPCL), a joint venture between India's NTPC Ltd and Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB).

Significance of the Projects

 

 

 

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