2024.11.27
On November 25th, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed loan agreements with the Government of Bangladesh in Dhaka, to provide Japanese ODA loan for the following 2 projects; the Jamuna Railway Bridge Project (III) and the Chattogram Sewerage System Development Project (E/S)
Signing ceremony
Terms and Amount of Loan
- Country (Target Areas)
Bangladesh
(Sirajganj District and Tangail District)
- Project Objective
The objective of the Project is to meet the demand for rail transportation, expand the road capacity of the Existing Bridge and improve its sustainability and safety by constructing a new dedicated railway bridge parallel to the Existing Bridge in the basin of the Jamuna River, thereby contributing to greater efficiency in the transportation links within Bangladesh and with its neighboring countries.
- Project Component
1) Construction of the Jamuna Railway Bridge
2) Construction of approach tracks (elevated bridges) on both banks and relocation of the rail tracks
3) Related facilities such as signaling systems, relocation and repair of station buildings on both banks
4) Consulting Service
5) Ancillary facilities such as Museum, Inspection Bungalow, Cafeteria etc.
- Maximum Loan Amount
38,206 million Japanese Yen
- Annual Interest Rate
Project: 1.70%, Consulting Services: 0.40%
- Repayment Period
30 Years
- Grace Period
10 Years
- Procurement
General Untied
- Executing Agency
Bangladesh Railway
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Planned Implementation Schedule
1. Completion of the Project: December 2024, when facilities except ancillary facilities are put into service
2. Issuing of letters of invitation for consulting services (including detailed design work): Already hired
3. Tendering of announcement of initial procurement package for international competitive bidding on project construction: Already contracted
- Country (Target Areas)
Bangladesh
(Chattogram City, Chattogram District)
- Project Objective
The objective of the Project is to achieve proper sewage treatment in Chattogram City by constructing a sewerage system, thereby contributing to the improvement of living and sanitation of residents and to the preservation of the water environment. This Loan is for Engineering Services in regards to the detailed design and bidding assistance for the Project, and is intended to promote the smooth implementation of the Project.
- Project Component
1. Construction of sewerage treatment plant (Capacity approx. 60,000m3/ day, Anaerobic-Anoxic-Oxic Method)
2. Construction of trunk sewer (approx. 11km)
3. Construction of branch sewer (approx. 70km), property connection
4. Consulting services (Detailed design, bidding assistance, construction supervision, environmental and social considerations assistance, capacity development etc.)
This Loan covers Engineering Service, namely the detailed design, bidding assistance and environmental and social considerations assistance within the Consulting services of the Project.
- Maximum Loan Amount
1,696 million Japanese Yen
- Annual Interest Rate
Consulting Services: 0.20%
- Repayment Period
30 Years
- Grace Period
10 Years
- Procurement
General Untied
- Executing Agency
Chattogram Water Supply and Sewerage Authority（CWASA）
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
Goal 14 (Life Below Water)
- Planned Implementation Schedule
1. Completion of the Project: February 2029, when disbursement is completed
2. Issuing of letters of invitation for consulting services (including detailed design work): May 2025
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