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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022
AIIB approves $404mn loan to improve Bangladesh cross-border connectivity

Infrastructure

TBS Report
06 April, 2020, 01:20 pm
Last modified: 06 April, 2020, 02:43 pm

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AIIB approves $404mn loan to improve Bangladesh cross-border connectivity

In 2018, Bangladesh received a $813,000 non-reimbursable grant from AIIB’s Special Fund to assist with the project’s preparation

TBS Report
06 April, 2020, 01:20 pm
Last modified: 06 April, 2020, 02:43 pm
Dhaka-Sylhet four lane highway project. Photo: Collected
Dhaka-Sylhet four lane highway project. Photo: Collected

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a $404 million loan to improve Bangladesh's intercity travel and cross-border connectivity.

Project funds will go toward the construction, operation and maintenance of roads, in addition to institutional and project management support, AIIB reported.

The upgrade of the country's national highway N2 between Sylhet and the Tamabil border crossing will improve overall commuter safety and reduce travel times for road users, including freight vehicles and buses.

The 56.16 kilometers Sylhet-Tamabil road is part of the Dhaka-Narsingdi-Sylhet-Tamabil National Highway corridor with a total length of 286 kilometers. The corridor is strategically important for sub-regional connectivity with seven north-eastern states of India, as well as Bhutan, Myanmar and China.

 "As the first stand-alone transport project supported by AIIB in Bangladesh, the project will allow the Bank to gain experience in cross-border connectivity in South Asia," said AIIB Vice President, Investment Operations, D J Pandian.

"At the same time, the project will allow the country to improve sustainability and potentially attract private sector participation and community involvement in road maintenance."

In 2018, Bangladesh received a $813,000 non-reimbursable grant from AIIB's Special Fund to assist with the project's preparation. Established in 2016, the Fund is a multi-donor facility with the primary purpose of supporting eligible AIIB members, especially low-income members, prepare bankable infrastructure projects.

However, the latest investment brings AIIB's total commitment in Bangladesh to $898 million.

Bangladesh / Top News

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) / Dhaka-Sylhet highway / Cross-border connectivity / Development loan / Dhaka-Narsingdi-Sylhet-Tamabil National Highway corridor

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