Bangladesh : South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Chattogram Port Access Road Improvement Project
The project will improve the Chattogram Port Access Road, an 11.5-kilometer road linking Dhaka-Chattogram highway N1 and the Chattogram Port, by increasing lanes and adding a service road.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Nakai, Kanzo
Sectors Group
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Country/Economy
Bangladesh -
Sector
- Transport
| Project Name | South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Chattogram Port Access Road Improvement Project | ||||
| Project Number | 53436-001 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Bangladesh |
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| Project Status | Proposed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity OP7: Fostering regional cooperation and integration |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Road transport (non-urban) |
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| Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The project will improve the Chattogram Port Access Road, an 11.5-kilometer road linking Dhaka-Chattogram highway N1 and the Chattogram Port, by increasing lanes and adding a service road. |
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| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The Chattogram Port Access Road is one of the major access roads from Dhaka to the Port of Chattogram. However, it is a two-lane road with limited capacity and no service lane for slow moving vehicles. This causes frequent congestion which leads to significant economic loss and safety hazards. Chattogram (formerly Chittagong) is located at a critical junction of Bangladesh, being a focal for South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation transport corridors, as well as the main transport axis of Bangladesh on the Dhaka-Chattogram-Cox's Bazaar economic corridor. Rail, road, air, and port logistics modes converge at Chattogram. | ||||
| Impact | Efficient and low-cost transport network achieved |
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| Outcome | Transportation of people and goods on the road network in Chattogram area improved |
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| Outputs | Chattogram Port Access Road improved with enhanced capacity and road design Chattogram Port Access Road operated and maintained by the private sector with enhanced efficiency |
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| Geographical Location | Dhaka, Port of Chittagong | ||||
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | A |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
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| Consulting Services | For consultancies financed by ADB, all consultant recruitment will be carried out using quality- and cost-based selection with an 90:10 ratio. Procurement of contracts to be financed from the project will be through open competitive bidding (international advertisement). |
| Procurement | Procurement (including consulting services) to be financed by ADB will follow ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). ADB standard bidding documents for large works or plant (design, supply and install) with pre- or post-qualification will be adopted, with appropriate adaptations. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Nakai, Kanzo |
| Responsible ADB Department | Sectors Group |
| Responsible ADB Division | Transport Sector Office (SG-TRA) |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 07 Feb 2022 |
| Fact Finding | 10 May 2022 to 21 Mar 2023 |
| MRM | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Approval | - |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 07 Feb 2022 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Chattogram Port Access Road Improvement Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Feb 2022 |
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