List of megaprojects in Bangladesh

This is a list of megaprojects. "Megaprojects are temporary endeavours (i.e. projects) characterized by: large investment commitment, vast complexity (especially in organizational terms), and long-lasting impact on the economy, the environment, and society". The number of such projects is so large that the list may never be fully completed.

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Terms used in the Status ColumnStatus Color
Proposed
In Planning, Approved, Under/In Development, Under Construction, Re-Construction In Progress, Nearly Complete
On Hold
Abandoned, Cancelled
Completed

Roads and Transport Infrastructure
Project Location Length Status Cost Notes Provided Image
Padma BridgeLouhajong, Munshiganj, Shariatpur, Madaripur 6.15 km [1]88% completed[2]$3.6 billionConstruction began on December 2014[3] and is expected to be completed by June 2022.[4]
Padma Rail LinkDhaka, Mawa, Bhanga, Jessore 41 km [5]--% completed$4.63 billionConstruction began on January 1, 2016 and to be completed by June 30, 2024.[6] Total length of the route is around 169 km. The work has been divided into 4 sections. Secion-1: Dhaka - Gandaria (3 km), Section-2: Gandaria - Mawa (37 km), Section-3: Mawa - Bhanga Junction - Bhanga (42 km), Section-4: Bhanga Junction - Jessore (87 km).
Dhaka MRT Line-1 (Airport Route)Dhaka 18.8 km [7]Proposed$6.1 billionThe line will be underground. The length of this line will be 19.872 km (12.348 mi). The line will have 12 underground stations. Stations will be constructed at Shahjalal International Airport, Shahjalal International Airport Terminal 3, Khilkhet, Jamuna Future Park, Notun Bazar, Uttar Badda, Badda, Hatirjheel East, Rampura, Malibagh, Rajarbagh, and Kamalapur Railway Station. [8]
Dhaka MRT Line-1 (Purbachal Route)Dhaka 11.8 km [9]Proposed
Dhaka MRT Line-2Dhaka --Proposed
Dhaka MRT Line-4Dhaka 16 km [10]Proposed$2.8 billion
Dhaka MRT Line-5 (Northern Route)Dhaka 20 km [11]Proposed
Dhaka MRT Line-5 (Southern Route)Dhaka 17.4 km [12]Proposed
Dhaka MRT Line-6Dhaka 20.1 km [13]73% completed[14]$2.8 billionDhaka Metro Rail Line-6 consists of 16 elevated stations each 180m long and 20.1 km of electricity powered light rail tracks. Construction began on 26 June 2016 and is expected to end by 2021.
Dhaka Elevated ExpresswayDhaka 46.73 km [15]--% completed$1.63 billionConstruction began on 2011 and to be completed by December 30, 2022.[16] The work has been divided into 3 sections. Secion-1: Shahjalal international airport to Banani (7.45 km), Section - 2: Banani to Moghbazar (5.85 km), Section - 3: Moghbazar to Kutubkhali (6.43 km)

Airport-Banani section has made 59% progress. Banani-Moghbazar section has made 9% progress.[17]
Karnaphuli TunnelChattogram, Karnaphuli River 3.32 km [18]75% completed[19]$1.2 billionFirst underwater tunnel in South Asian region, part of Dhaka-Chattogram-Cox's Bazaar highway network. Karnaphuli Tunnel is expected to be completed by December, 2022.[4]
Chattogram-Cox's Bazar Railway LinkChattogram, Cox's Bazar 100 km [20]62% completed[21]$2.13 billionCivil works for the project began in March 2018 and the deadline for the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar rail line is June 2022. Project officials are hopeful of a 2022 completion or early 2023.[22]
Bangabandhu Railway Bridge Sirajganj, Jamuna River 4.8 km [23]1% completed$1.6 billion4.8 km long railway bridge near Bangabandhu Bridge, is expected to be the largest dedicated rail bridge in the country.[24][25]
Hazrat Shahjalal (R) International Airport Terminal 3 Dhaka --22% completed[26]$2.5 billionExpansion will include a passenger terminal with a floor area of roughly 226,000 m2 (2,430,000 sq ft); a 5,900 m2 (64,000 sq ft) square VVIP complex; a 41,200 m2 (443,000 sq ft) cargo building; and multi-level car park building with a tunnel. Upon completion of the third terminal, passenger handling capacity of the airport will increase to 20 million from current 8 million per annum. Cargo handling capacity will also increase to 500,000 from 200,000 tonnes annually [27]
Dhaka Subway Dhaka 238 km [28]Proposed$8 billionDhaka Subway is an underground urban rail network being planned in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, by the Bangladesh Bridge Authority. It will have 11 lines with a total length of 258 kilometres (160 mi). The first subway expected to be built is a route 28.71 kilometres (17.84 mi) long between Tongi and Jhilmil at a cost of $8 billion. Three more routes are likely to be built by 2030 with the entire network completed in 2041.[29]
Dhaka-Chattogram high-speed railway Dhaka-Chattogram 227.3 km [30]Proposed$15 billionChina and Australia has shown interest in financing the project. Pending government approval.[31]
Chattogram Metro Rail Chattogram --ProposedPending approval from Road Transport and Highways Division.[32]
Chittagong Elevated ExpresswayChattogram 18 km [33]5% completed$4 billion

Energy Projects
Project Location Capacity (MW) Status Cost Notes Provided Image
Rooppur Nuclear Power PlantIshwardi 2400 [34]77% completed$12.65 billionIt will be the country's first nuclear power plant, and the first of two units are expected to go into operation in 2023.
Matarbari Power Plant Cox's Bazar 1200 [35]30% completed4.5 Billion Some 30% of construction work on the 1200MW Matarbari coal-fired power plant was completed as of July last as Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh Limited (CPGCBL), the implementing agency, has a target to complete the most expensive scheme by June 2023, shows an official document.
Nuclear Power PlantSouthern Bangladesh ProposedOn 11 October 2021, while inaugurating installation of reactor at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, PM Sheikh Hasina expressed government's plan to build second power plant in Southern Bangladesh.[36]

Ports
Project Location Status Cost Notes Provided Image
Matarbari Deep Sea PortMaheshkhali, Cox's Bazar18% completed$2.409 billionThis will be the first deep sea port of Bangladesh. Projected completion in 2026.


Defense
Project Location Status Cost Notes Provided Image
Guided Missile Frigate ProjectChittagong Dry Dock Limited1% completedApprox. $2.0 - $2.5 billionSix stealth guided missile frigates are expected to be constructed at Chittagong Dry Dock Limited for Bangladesh Navy and launched into service in 2030.
BNS Sheikh Hasina Submarine BaseCox's Bazar, Chittagong60% completed$1.2 billionA full-fledged submarine base of the Bangladesh Navy being constructed with technical assistance from China.

Buildings
Project Location Height Status Cost Notes Provided Image
Legacy TowerPurbachal 465 mUnder constructionn/a11-floor supertall commercial skyscraper.
Liberation TowerPurbachal 328 mUnder constructionn/a71-floor supertall commercial skyscraper.
Language TowerPurbachal 259 mUnder constructionn/a52-floor commercial skyscraper.
Central Business District Purbachal --Under construction$17 billionThree super-tall skyscrapers, surrounded by thirty-eight 40+ floor skyscrapers.
Iconic TowerPurbachal 734 mVision$1.2 billion142-floor supertall skyscraper.
Sheikh Hasina TowerDhaka --Proposedn/aSupertall 75 story commercial skyscraper as a centerpiece of proposed CBD on the banks of Buriganga river.[37]

Sports
Project Location Capacity Status Cost Notes Provided Image
Sheikh Hasina International Cricket Stadium - The BoatPurbachal 50,000 - 70,000Under construction$140 millionLargest stadium in the country, most expensive cricket stadium in Asia, and third largest cricket stadium in the world upon completion.

Barrages
Project Location Status Cost Notes Provided Image
Teesta River Management ProjectRangpur DivisionProposed$1 BillionTaming and irrigation project because of the periodic drying up of the Teesta River in Bangladesh due to the Dam and water block by India.[38][39][40]

Satellites
Project Status Cost Vehicle Notes Provided Image
Bangabandhu Satellite-1Launched$248 million Falcon 9Launched in 2018
Bangabandhu Satellite-2Approvedn/a

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