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Bangladesh green-lights Gabtali-Dasherkandi metro line and 11 major projects
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved a Tk 1.69 trillion development package including the long-awaited Gabtali-Dasherkandi metro rail corridor. The decision clears the way for advancing key transport infrastructure across the country.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Bangladesh's top economic policymaking body has sanctioned twelve major development initiatives worth Tk 1.69 trillion, marking a significant boost to the nation's infrastructure agenda. The approval, granted by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council, positions the Gabtali-Dasherkandi metro rail project as a centerpiece of the package, addressing long-standing connectivity needs in the capital region.
The metro rail corridor, which will link two major transport hubs in Dhaka, represents a strategic investment in the city's public transportation network. The project is expected to ease congestion and provide an alternative transit option for thousands of daily commuters in the densely populated capital.
The broader project portfolio encompasses diverse sectors critical to Bangladesh's development objectives. Officials indicated that the initiatives span transport, infrastructure, and economic expansion, aligning with the government's mid-term development priorities.
Approvals from the ECNEC typically signal the transition of projects from planning to implementation phases, with designated ministries and agencies moving forward with detailed execution strategies. The timing of the approval underscores the government's commitment to advancing major infrastructure works despite economic pressures facing the region.