Bangladesh plans to convert all rail lines to broad gauge, Bangladesh, India sign consultancy contract for two railway projects

[Black_cats]

Bangladesh plans to convert all rail lines to broad gauge​

Published: August 25, 2022 17:40:34 | Updated: August 25, 2022 22:31:25

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Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan has said that the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will convert the country's whole railway system to broad gauge.

"The railway system of the country is divided into two zones where one is broad gauge and another is meter gauge. We are gradually converting all railway system to broad gauge," he said.

The minister said, “All railway lines in India are broad gauge. We are also converting the gauge system of the country into a kind of broad gauge.”

“Besides, we are making all the projects being taken up for the expansion of the railway line expansion in broad gauge system," he added.

The minister was addressing an agreement signing ceremony held at the Railway Bhaban in Dhaka on Thursday.

In the function, two agreements - one for turning meter gauge railway line from Parvatipur to Kaunia into dual gauge and the other for construction of new broad gauge railway line in the Khulna-Darshana section - were signed between Bangladesh Railway and an Indian consultancy service Aarvee Associates and STUP Consultants Pvt Ltd.

Railways Secretary Dr Md Humayun Kabir, Director General of Bangladesh Railway Dhirendranath Majumder, and First Secretary of High Commission of India Saloni Sahai were also present, among others, on the occasion.

Bangladesh plans to convert all rail lines to broad gauge

Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan has said that the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will convert the country's whole railway system to broad gauge. "The railway system of the country is divided into two zones where one is broad gauge and another is meter gauge. We are gradual

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[Black_cats]

Bangladesh, India sign consultancy contract for two railway projects​

ANI25 August, 2022

Bangladesh, India sign consultancy contract for two railway projects

“Milestone in India-Bangladesh development cooperation! Consultancy Contracts for Khulna-Darsana and Parbatipur-Kaunia rail projects under India LOC signed today. These projects will enhance rail connectivity in Bangladesh and have potential to transform cross-border goods movement, boosting sub-regional growth,” Indian High Commission in Bangladesh wrote in a tweet.

The contract signing ceremony was held at the Railway Ministry in Dhaka between representatives of the consultancy firm from India and the Bangladesh counterpart for the project.

Railway Minister of Bangladesh Md. Nurul Islam Sujan was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Senior officials of Bangladesh Railway and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka were also present during the agreement signing ceremony.

The two projects are being implemented with financing under the Indian Line of Credit (LoC).

The 126-kilometre long Khulna-Darshana broad gauge rail line will have 147 bridges over it including 4 Girder bridges and 143 RCC box culvert bridges. The project cost is Taka 3506 crore out of which Taka 2689 crore will come from the Indian Line of Credit. The current contract is for undertaking the feasibility study with detailed engineering design for the project.

The project for the conversion of the metre gauge line from Parbatipur to Kaunia to dual gauge line will cover a distance of 57 kilometres. It has seven railway stations as well as 47 bridges including 14 girder bridges and 33 box culvert bridges.

Speaking on the occasion Railway Minister Md. Nurul Islam Sujan said that after the construction of the Parbatipur-Kaunia dual gauge line, connectivity of Bangladesh with India, Nepal and Bhutan will increase. It will facilitate the growth of both passenger and cargo services.

Highlighting the expansion of the railway system the Railway Minister said that Bangladesh is converting its metre gauge line into Broad gauge line gradually. All new rail line expansion in Bangladesh is being done as broad gauge lines, said the Minister.

He said that out of the 8 railway intersections functional before the 1965 war between India and Pakistan, 5 have already been operationalised. The remaining intersections will also be operationalised in phases.

Bangladesh, India sign consultancy contract for two railway projects

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 25 (ANI): Bangladesh and India on Thursday signed two contracts for the construction of a new broad-gauge line between Khulna-Darsana and conversion of metre gauge line into a dual-gauge line between Parbatipur and Kaunia. “Milestone in India-Bangladesh development...

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[BananaRepublicUK]

Bangladesh, India sign consultancy contract for two railway projects​

ANI25 August, 2022

Bangladesh, India sign consultancy contract for two railway projects

“Milestone in India-Bangladesh development cooperation! Consultancy Contracts for Khulna-Darsana and Parbatipur-Kaunia rail projects under India LOC signed today. These projects will enhance rail connectivity in Bangladesh and have potential to transform cross-border goods movement, boosting sub-regional growth,” Indian High Commission in Bangladesh wrote in a tweet.

The contract signing ceremony was held at the Railway Ministry in Dhaka between representatives of the consultancy firm from India and the Bangladesh counterpart for the project.

Railway Minister of Bangladesh Md. Nurul Islam Sujan was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Senior officials of Bangladesh Railway and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka were also present during the agreement signing ceremony.

The two projects are being implemented with financing under the Indian Line of Credit (LoC).

The 126-kilometre long Khulna-Darshana broad gauge rail line will have 147 bridges over it including 4 Girder bridges and 143 RCC box culvert bridges. The project cost is Taka 3506 crore out of which Taka 2689 crore will come from the Indian Line of Credit. The current contract is for undertaking the feasibility study with detailed engineering design for the project.

The project for the conversion of the metre gauge line from Parbatipur to Kaunia to dual gauge line will cover a distance of 57 kilometres. It has seven railway stations as well as 47 bridges including 14 girder bridges and 33 box culvert bridges.

Speaking on the occasion Railway Minister Md. Nurul Islam Sujan said that after the construction of the Parbatipur-Kaunia dual gauge line, connectivity of Bangladesh with India, Nepal and Bhutan will increase. It will facilitate the growth of both passenger and cargo services.

Highlighting the expansion of the railway system the Railway Minister said that Bangladesh is converting its metre gauge line into Broad gauge line gradually. All new rail line expansion in Bangladesh is being done as broad gauge lines, said the Minister.

He said that out of the 8 railway intersections functional before the 1965 war between India and Pakistan, 5 have already been operationalised. The remaining intersections will also be operationalised in phases.

Bangladesh, India sign consultancy contract for two railway projects

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 25 (ANI): Bangladesh and India on Thursday signed two contracts for the construction of a new broad-gauge line between Khulna-Darsana and conversion of metre gauge line into a dual-gauge line between Parbatipur and Kaunia. “Milestone in India-Bangladesh development...

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First payment for Russian oil I guess!

Thanks Uncle Sam!

 

[bluesky]

Bangladesh plans to convert all rail lines to broad gauge​

Published: August 25, 2022 17:40:34 | Updated: August 25, 2022 22:31:25

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File photo used for representation purpose (Collected)

Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan has said that the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will convert the country's whole railway system to broad gauge.

"The railway system of the country is divided into two zones where one is broad gauge and another is meter gauge. We are gradually converting all railway system to broad gauge," he said.

The minister said, “All railway lines in India are broad gauge. We are also converting the gauge system of the country into a kind of broad gauge.”

“Besides, we are making all the projects being taken up for the expansion of the railway line expansion in broad gauge system," he added.

The minister was addressing an agreement signing ceremony held at the Railway Bhaban in Dhaka on Thursday.

In the function, two agreements - one for turning meter gauge railway line from Parvatipur to Kaunia into dual gauge and the other for construction of new broad gauge railway line in the Khulna-Darshana section - were signed between Bangladesh Railway and an Indian consultancy service Aarvee Associates and STUP Consultants Pvt Ltd.

Railways Secretary Dr Md Humayun Kabir, Director General of Bangladesh Railway Dhirendranath Majumder, and First Secretary of High Commission of India Saloni Sahai were also present, among others, on the occasion.

Bangladesh plans to convert all rail lines to broad gauge

Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan has said that the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will convert the country's whole railway system to broad gauge. "The railway system of the country is divided into two zones where one is broad gauge and another is meter gauge. We are gradual

thefinancialexpress.com.bd

Unified railway track in broad gauge is long overdue.

But, I wonder when our own people cannot do this small job, our brats here claim BD is a fast developing country. Someone should answer it before opening the wine bottle to celebrate. Why we need Indian help?

Very stupid.

 

[BananaRepublicUK]

Unified railway track in broad gauge is long overdue.

But, I wonder when our own people cannot do this small job, our brats here claim BD is a fast developing country. Someone should answer it before opening the wine bottle to celebrate. Why we need Indian help?

Very stupid.

We cannot because your beloved Zia and Ershad regimes extended Madrasa education massively.

So, we can only make money through garments for now.

We will need to shutdown Madrasas before we can compete on a higher level.

Also, the akdoom bakdoom educated ones, like you, aren’t much better either. Only good enough for Mistri jobs.

Dhakaya intellectuals are good at posting useless YouTube videos but only the Sylhetis can run the nation’s finance competently

 

[bluesky]

We cannot because your beloved Zia and Ershad regimes extended Madrasa education massively.

So, we can only make money through garments for now.

We will need to shutdown Madrasas before we can compete on a higher level.

Also, the akdoom bakdoom educated ones, like you, aren’t much better either. Only good enough for Mistri jobs.

Dhakaya intellectuals are good at posting useless YouTube videos but only the Sylhetis can run the nation’s finance competently

So, what your BAL govt has been doing during all these 14 years? I thought Hasina expanded Madrassah education during these years.

 

[BananaRepublicUK]

So, what your BAL govt has been doing during all these 14 years? I thought Hasina expanded Madrassah education during these years.

In 14 years, she has increased the reserves from zero to 40+ billion.

Weathered covid.

Replaced expensive mini petro power stations with cheaper coal power and cleaner nuclear.

Massively expanded exports.

Built many new EPZs to expand exports even more.

Built new ports so more exports can be handled.

Etc etc

But still on the back foot - regarding the Madrasas that the fake generals unleashed.

 

[JackTheRipper]

If it was not for Russian Oil, then it was better to contract with China or Japan for upgrade or any Rail projects.

 

[BananaRepublicUK]

If it was not for Russian Oil, then it was better to contract with China or Japan for upgrade or any Rail projects.

Quid pro quo.

 

[my2cents]

Unified railway track in broad gauge is long overdue.

But, I wonder when our own people cannot do this small job, our brats here claim BD is a fast developing country. Someone should answer it before opening the wine bottle to celebrate. Why we need Indian help?

Very stupid.

You echoed my thoughts. You start by doing small projects and learn how to do things.

 

[fallstuff]

This is a shame, can't lay down rail track on a raised platform.

 

[bluesky]

You echoed my thoughts. You start by doing small projects and learn how to do things.

India has been doing small railway construction projects and then on larger projects since 1947.

It is 2022 and our fast-developing Bangladesh has yet to start on even tiny railway projects.

 

[BananaRepublicUK]

India has been doing small railway construction projects and then on larger projects since 1947.

It is 2022 and our fast-developing Bangladesh has yet to start on even tiny railway projects.

Probably why India is still piss poor.

Jack of all and master of none.

And why their infrastructure is so poor especially compared to China.

Ultimately this project will be completed by Chinese.

For now India has it - for Russian oil.

@Bilal9 what do you think?

 

[The BrOkEn HeArT]

Unified railway track in broad gauge is long overdue.

But, I wonder when our own people cannot do this small job, our brats here claim BD is a fast developing country. Someone should answer it before opening the wine bottle to celebrate. Why we need Indian help?

Very stupid.

Some stupid brainwashed with hated mindset Bangladeshis members thinks that BD have become so important to the world that they can do anything without Delhi's permission.
I have made clear many times that BD is progressing bcz you are not headache for India yet. And India will do anything to help BD and make it out from crisis. But the day you start becoming like Pakistan, your destruction will start. No one can save you.

 

[fallstuff]

Some stupid brainwashed with hated mindset Bangladeshis members thinks that BD have become so important to the world that they can do anything without Delhi's permission.
I have made clear many times that BD is progressing bcz you are not headache for India yet. And India will do anything to help BD and make it out from crisis. But the day you start becoming like Pakistan, your destruction will start. No one can save you.

A million or so female infants and fetus are killed every year in mighty India, apparently Indians do not care.
You can't even save them.