Bangladesh Economic & Infrastructure Development - Updates & Discussions

[JohnWick]

Toyota is king, out 10 privately owned cards 7 or 8 will be Toyotas, that have been modified to use CNG instead of petrol.



This graphic though for a car sale platform called Bikroy.com will still give you some perspective.

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Of course, rich politicians have their imported Mercedes Sedans and SUVs, some travel in BMWs.

And rich kids have exotic cars, just like rich kids in any other country.


Read more here.

Why there is an absence of SUZUKI? In the chart and Nissan, what car model it is selling?

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

Why there is an absence of SUZUKI? In the chart and Nissan, what car model it is selling?

Suzuki isn't bit in Bangladesh, not for cars anyway.

 

[Bilal9]

Suzuki isn't bit in Bangladesh, not for cars anyway.


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Exactly. Suzuki and Mitsubishi are well-known as second tier Japanese car brands. While Toyota, Nissan and Honda are first tier brands. The reliability, advanced features and quality is reflected in those rankings, same in Bangladesh as the rest of the world. Of course, more than half of the cars sold locally in Bangladesh are refurbished Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars, with advanced quality and features (as well as lowered NVH, meaning noise, vibration and harshness) not found in lower grade (even Japanese brand) cars made in the neighboring country for example. That is why buying JDM refurb cars in Bangladesh makes way more sense and that is why there is a robust market for these cars in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan, while not in the neighboring country.

JDM refurb market in Bangladesh also means Bangladeshis get a larger displacement engine and a far better (larger, safer) category of car, rather than an unsafe micro-mini size tin-can rattler that is a) a death trap and b) thoroughly unpleasant to ride in.

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=691130031464702

Bangladeshi made OPV for the Kenyan Coast Guard.

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2332518050389879

 

[Indos]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2332518050389879

What is this ? Subway ?

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

What is this ? Subway ?

Underwater (river) tunnel to improve the connectivity between two parts of the Chittagong district by road.

Two tunnels with two lanes each.



Chittagong the financial capital of Bangladesh is growing at an exponential rate and the land on West side of the karnafuli river is nearly all used up.

The East side of the river although connected to the West by land bridges is still underdeveloped due to poor connectivity. The said bridges are a little far from the main west city, so in order to encourage investors and the general public to make use the of the east sides untapped potential, the government is building this tunnel, which will make the East side more accessible than ever before.


The government has plans to set up many industrial areas in this side and there will be a property boom here as soon as the tunnel is completed.

Not to mention, the government doesn't want to repeat the mistakes it made with Dhaka, which led to that city becoming a crowded concrete jungle.


There are three 'new' cities that are currently their nascent (well two are, the other is experiencing growing pains) stages, but come their time in the near future, these cities will be the new Economic hubs of Bangladesh :


- Purbanchal ( Satellite town of Dhaka, perhaps even they new capital, every square metre of the city will be planned beforehand, construction is already underway [40+ sky scrapers] )

- Cox Baazar Tourism Hub as well the satellite town of Chittagong proper.

- Chittagong City along with the new East side ( Financial capital of Bangladesh and home to the premier seaport of Bangladesh, New Capital possibly ? )


Here is a map of the tunnel :

Cost and construction end dates have been revised.

This video should give you a more detailed idea.


I'm sorry, I can't be more concise and constructive at this time, writing this in somewhat of a hurry.


Latest news on this project here.

 

[Indos]

Underwater (river) tunnel to improve the connectivity between two parts of the Chittagong district by road.

Two tunnels with two lanes each.



Chittagong the financial capital of Bangladesh is growing at an exponential rate and the land on West side of the karnafuli river is nearly all used up.

The East side of the river although connected to the West by land bridges is still underdeveloped due to poor connectivity. The said bridges are a little far from the main west city, so in order to encourage investors and the general public to make use the of the east sides untapped potential, the government is building this tunnel, which will make the East side more accessible than ever before.


The government has plans to set up many industrial areas in this side and there will be a property boom here as soon as the tunnel is completed.

Not to mention, the government doesn't want to repeat the mistakes it made with Dhaka, which led to that city becoming a crowded concrete jungle.


There are three 'new' cities that are currently their nascent (well two are, the other is experiencing growing pains) stages, but come their time in the near future, these cities will be the new Economic hubs of Bangladesh :


- Purbanchal ( Satellite town of Dhaka, perhaps even they new capital, every square metre of the city will be planned beforehand, construction is already underway [40+ sky scrapers] )

- Cox Baazar Tourism Hub as well the satellite town of Chittagong proper.

- Chittagong City along with the new East side ( Financial capital of Bangladesh and home to the premier seaport of Bangladesh, New Capital possibly ? )


Here is a map of the tunnel :

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Cost and construction end dates have been revised.

This video should give you a more detailed idea.


I'm sorry, I can't be more concise and constructive at this time, writing this in somewhat of a hurry.


Latest news on this project here.

Thanks for the explanation, look like it is an important project for Bangladesh and I believe the river is very busy that make Bangladesh government need to make it underwater tunnel instead of just a conventional bridge.

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

Thanks for the explanation, look like it is an important project for Bangladesh and I believe the river is very busy that make Bangladesh government need to make it underwater tunnel instead of just a conventional bridge.

Yes, when approaching the airstrip during landing, the river is clearly visible and ships big and small dot the rivers mouth ( where it meets the sea ) like ants.


These photos should give you a better perspective on the amount of surface vessels that ply the river.

This photo is facing towards the city on the left (not pictured).

On the right side, which is the 'new' side, you can see KAFCO, which is one of the main factories in that area, it's a fertilizer factory, If memory serves me right.

These two photos face towards the sea from the port.


Apparently it's the first of its kind in South Asia.

You can see the 3rd Karnafuli bridge named after the Islamic preacher Shah Amanat in the above photos.

Even it's multiple bridges the need for connectivity cannot be satisfied, which where this tunnel steps in.


You must bear in mind, Bangladeshis are very skeptical people when it comes to the future and future investment in property, businesses and industry, as are foreign investors who invest in Bangladesh.


This tunnel by virtue of being a first in region and by being so sensationalised and expensive, conveys to the people in no uncertain terms, that Government is not joking when they say they want to expand into the south side.


In essence, this project is doing a lot to put potential investors and the public at ease.

As you can see, fewer main roads on the right side and the few main roads that are there are poorly maintained.

 

[The Ronin]

 

[Bilal9]

Most Mega Projects in Bangladesh back on track and proceeding well, Covid hasn't slowed them down much.

GDP increase continues, last fiscal marked 8.15%

Mega projects gaining momentum, special initiatives needed to complete on time

 

[The Ronin]

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

Nikunju Lake project has just been completed.

Under construction back in April :

Here we can see how beautiful it looks after completion :

 

[Bilal9]

Yes, when approaching the airstrip during landing, the river is clearly visible and ships big and small dot the rivers mouth ( where it meets the sea ) like ants.


These photos should give you a better perspective on the amount of surface vessels that ply the river.


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This photo is facing towards the city on the left (not pictured).

On the right side, which is the 'new' side, you can see KAFCO, which is one of the main factories in that area, it's a fertilizer factory, If memory serves me right.


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These two photos face towards the sea from the port.


Apparently it's the first of its kind in South Asia.

You can see the 3rd Karnafuli bridge named after the Islamic preacher Shah Amanat in the above photos.

Even it's multiple bridges the need for connectivity cannot be satisfied, which where this tunnel steps in.


You must bear in mind, Bangladeshis are very skeptical people when it comes to the future and future investment in property, businesses and industry, as are foreign investors who invest in Bangladesh.


This tunnel by virtue of being a first in region and by being so sensationalised and expensive, conveys to the people in no uncertain terms, that Government is not joking when they say they want to expand into the south side.


In essence, this project is doing a lot to put potential investors and the public at ease.


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As you can see, fewer main roads on the right side and the few main roads that are there are poorly maintained.

Gorgeous post! Love it.

 

[Bilal9]

Nikunju Lake project has just been completed.

Under construction back in April :

Here we can see how beautiful it looks after completion :

Good move to turn an eyesore into something really to be proud of. Plus the net barrier prevents any unwanted trespassers into the residential areas.