The Bangladesh urban train project, financed with ODA from the Japanese government, is expected to alleviate congestion and air pollution in Dhaka, which has a population of over 15 million. “Utilizing each party’s advantages, this project offers a competitive edge in terms of the quality of products and price competitiveness,” Marubeni said in a statement, adding it “will not only strive to participate in more urban railway projects, but also in other infrastructure projects in Bangladesh.” The entire train line will become fully operational in September 2022, according to a Marubeni spokeswoman and the Japan International Cooperation Agency, which is in charge of handling Japan’s official development assistance.Įarlier, Marubeni and Larsen tied up to build two power plants in Bangladesh, the spokeswoman said. The line consists of an elevated linkage about 20 km long with 16 stations from Uttara North to Motijheel, the Tokyo-based trading house says.Ĭonstruction of the first phase of the two-stage project is scheduled to start in July. The aim of Dhaka MRT Line 6 is to reduce chronic traffic congestion in Dhaka, the capital.
