Bangladesh : City Region Development Project II

Sovereign Project | 49329-002

The project will support infrastructure development and regional urban planning to stimulate urban development in Dhaka and Khulna. The project will support the priority infrastructure investments recommended in the Dhaka Structure Plan and priority infrastructure investments as identified by the Khulna Development Authority. It will also develop the physical and spatial planning in city regions to maximize economic benefits. The project will support strengthening the (i) capacity of the Khulna Development Authority to develop a resilient urban plan involving efficient land use; (ii) transportation and/or road network within Dhaka and Khulna city regions; and (iii) coordination mechanisms of various agencies involved in delivering climate- and disaster-resilient, inclusive, and environmentally sensitive infrastructure and basic services in these two city regions.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Vogl, Alexandra
    South Asia Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Bangladesh
  • Modality
  • Sector
    • Water and other urban infrastructure and services
Project Name City Region Development Project II
Project Number 49329-002
Country / Economy Bangladesh
Project Status Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 9283-BAN: City Region Development Project II
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 400,000.00
ATF - Netherlands TA Grant US$ 212,500.00
Strategic Agendas Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growth
Regional integration
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Knowledge solutions
Partnerships
Private sector development
Sector / Subsector

Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Other urban services - Urban flood protection

Gender Effective gender mainstreaming
Description The project will support infrastructure development and regional urban planning to stimulate urban development in Dhaka and Khulna. The project will support the priority infrastructure investments recommended in the Dhaka Structure Plan and priority infrastructure investments as identified by the Khulna Development Authority. It will also develop the physical and spatial planning in city regions to maximize economic benefits. The project will support strengthening the (i) capacity of the Khulna Development Authority to develop a resilient urban plan involving efficient land use; (ii) transportation and/or road network within Dhaka and Khulna city regions; and (iii) coordination mechanisms of various agencies involved in delivering climate- and disaster-resilient, inclusive, and environmentally sensitive infrastructure and basic services in these two city regions.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy The City Region Development Project II (CRDP II) will build upon the achievements and lessons learned from the first City Region Development Project (CRDP I) to promote inclusive and environmentally sustainable economic growth in the two city regions along Bangladesh's Southwest Economic Corridor (SWEC), which is one of the promising economic corridors of Bangladesh. Recognizing the economic potential, the Government of Bangladesh has given high priority to develop the city regions of Dhaka and Khulna.
Impact
Project Outcome
Description of Outcome
Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location Dhaka, Khulna
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design Several consultations and workshops were conducted with all stakeholders.
During Project Implementation
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services The PPTA will require about 60 person-months of consulting services (21 international and 39 national). ADB is recruiting consultants on firm and individual basis, and work together with PDA consultant firm to achieve better cooperation. All consultants will be recruited in accordance with the Guidelines on the Use of Consultants by Asian Development Bank and Its Borrowers (2013, as amended from time to time).
Procurement n/a
Responsible ADB Officer Vogl, Alexandra
Responsible ADB Department South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Urban Development and Water Division, SARD
Executing Agencies
Local Government Engineering Department
LGED Bhaban (Level 6), Agargaon
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,
Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
Timetable
Concept Clearance -
Fact Finding -
MRM -
Approval 15 Dec 2016
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 20 Sep 2018

TA 9283-BAN

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
15 Dec 2016 26 Feb 2017 26 Feb 2017 31 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2018
Financing Plan/TA Utilization Cumulative Disbursements
ADB Cofinancing Counterpart Total Date Amount
Gov Beneficiaries Project Sponsor Others
400,000.00 212,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 612,500.00 17 Jun 2022 599,892.62

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Title Document Type Document Date
City Region Development Project II: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis Initial Poverty and Social Analysis Nov 2016
City Region Development Project II: Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Report Project Preparatory Technical Assistance Reports Nov 2016

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Tenders

Tender Title Type Status Posting Date Deadline
Project Implementation and Development Project Proporma Preparation Expert (National) Individual - Consulting Closed

Contracts Awarded

Contract Title Approval Number Contract Date Contractor | Address Executing Agency Total Contract Amount (US$) Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$)
Procurement of Asphalt Mixing Plant (2 nos.) Loan 3808 27 Dec 2022 Ashitech Equipments Pvt. Ltd. | Plot No. 14, G.I.D.C.-2, Modhera Road, Dediyasan, Mehsana, Gujarat 384002, India Local Government Engineering Department 1,399,860.00 1,399,860.00
Supply of 3 Wheel Static Road Roller (9 nos.), Soil Compactor (6 nos.), Wheel Loader (6 nos.) and Dump Truck (9 nos.) Loan 3808 08 Dec 2022 JIANGSU JUNMA ROAD ROLLER CO. LTD. | No. 288 Jijiang West Road Roller, Jingjiang, Jiangsu, China Local Government Engineering Department 1,519,647.00 1,519,647.00
Improvement and construction of Road Loan 3808 04 Dec 2022 UNSBJVC | 242/3, Shewarapara, Mirpur, Dhaka Local Government Engineering Department 5,743,863.99 4,443,367.04
Project Preparatory Technical Assistance 9283 08 Mar 2017 Tractebel Inc. (Formerly Lahmeyer IDP Consult) (Philippines) | Suite 1610, Tektite East Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Centre, Exchan Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605, Mm, Fax Local Government Engineering Department 400,560.00

Procurement Plan

None currently available.