This is a list of megaprojects of Bangladesh, 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. This is a dynamic list and may require constant updates. The Finance Minister of Bangladesh has recently unveiled an extensive roster of ambitious mega projects encompassing various sectors. These projects primarily focus on the construction of hospitals, schools, colleges, and other essential infrastructures. Consequently, this development surge is expected to generate a substantial demand for cement within the country.
Terms explanation Terms used in the Status column Color Proposed In Planning, approved, under/in development, under construction, reconstruction in progress, nearly complete On hold Abandoned, cancelled Completed
Airports ProjectTypeLocationStatusCost(USD millions)Notes Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport ExpansionInternational airport Dhaka2,500 The passenger handling capacity of the airport has increased to 24 million from the current 8 million per annum.Cargo handling capacity has simultaneously increased to 500,000 from 200,000 tonnes annually. Cox's Bazar International Airport Expansion Cox's Bazar, Chittagong 300 It was the fourth international airport in Bangladesh. Before being stripped of its international status a day after it was announced. Osmani International Airport Expansion Sylhet 255 The capacity of the airport will rise to 2 million annual passengers compared to the current capacity of 600,000.
Bridges ProjectLocationRouteLengthStatusCost(USD Billions)TrafficNotesProvided Image Padma Bridge Louhajong, MunshiganjShariatpur, Madaripur6.15 km 3.868Road and RailThe longest bridge in Bangladesh, and the longest over Ganges River in terms of both span and total length. Padma Rail Link Dhaka, Mawa, Bhanga, JessoreDhaka–Narayanganj–Sreenagar–Mawa–Shibchar–Bhanga–Muksudpur–Kashiani–Lohagara–Narail–Jamdia–Rupdia–Jessore169 km 4.63 RailPart of Padma Bridge project. Jamuna Railway Bridge Sirajganj, Jamuna River4.8 km 1.6Rail The largest dedicated rail bridge in the country.Rupsha Rail BridgeKhulna, Rupsha River5.13 km 0.50 RailPart of Khulna–Mongla Port lineBhola BridgeBhola District, Barisal DistrictLaharhat-Veduriya10.867 kmProposed1.42RoadShariatpur–Chadpur BridgeShariatpur District, Chadpur DistrictHorina–Alu Bazar8 kmProposed1.30RoadSecond Padma BridgePaturia-DaulatdiaProposedSecond Jamuna BridgeProposed
Road and highways ProjectLocationRouteLengthStatusCostTrafficNotesProvided Image Karnaphuli Tunnel Chittagong, Karnaphuli RiverDhaka-Chittagong-Cox's Bazar3.32 km USD $1.2 BillionUnderwater Road Tunnel First underwater tunnel in South Asian region and a part of Dhaka-Chittagong-Cox's Bazar highway network. Dhaka Elevated Expressway DhakaShahjalal Airport- Banani- Tejgaon- Mogbazar-Kamalapur- Chittagong Road19.73 km USD $1.63 BillionExpresswayIt is the country's first elevated expressway. Chittagong Elevated Expressway Chittagong Shah Amanat Airport - Lalkhan Bazar18 km USD $4 BillionExpressway28.5 km with connecting ramps. Dhaka - Chittagong ExpresswayDhaka, ChittagongDhaka - ChittagongExpresswayWas previously cancelled, now being reconsidered.BRT Line 3 (Northern Section)DhakaGazipur-Airport-Mohakhali-Ramna-Gulistan-Keraniganj-Jhilmil22.4 kmBus Rapid Transit BRT Line 7Dhaka, NarayanganjKamargaon-Narayanganj34 kmBus Rapid TransitDhaka Inner Ring RoadDhaka88 kmRoadDhaka Outer Ring RoadDhaka132 kmRoadBus Route RationalizationDhakan/an/aRoad TransportDTCA
Railways ProjectLocationRouteLengthStatusCostTrafficNotesProvided Image Dhaka-Chittagong High-Speed Railway Dhaka, ChittagongDhaka - Chittagong227.3 km USD $15 Billion High-Speed Rail China and Australia had shown interest in financing the project. Suspended indefinitely. Chittagong-Cox's Bazar Railway Link Chittagong, Cox's BazarChittagong - Cox's Bazar100 km USD $2.13 BillionSuburban Rail Part of Trans - Asian Railway Dhaka MRT Line-6 Dhaka Uttara North–Agargaon21.26 km USD $2.8 BillionRapid Transit Phase 1 consists of 11.73 km of track. Agargaon–Motijheel Phase 2 consists of an 8.37 km extension.Motijheel-Kamalapur Phase 3 consists of an 1.16 km extension. To be operational from early 2027. Dhaka MRT Line-1 (Purbachal Route) Dhaka Purbachal New Town Project- Notun Bazar11.3 km Rapid TransitTo be operational from late 2030. Dhaka MRT Line-1 (Airport Route) Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport-Kamalapur19.8 km USD $6.1 BillionRapid Transit The line will be underground. To be operational from late 2030. Dhaka MRT Line-2 Dhaka Gabtoli - Narayanganj (Main Line) / Sararghat (Branch Line) 35 km Rapid TransitExpected to be operational from 2030. Dhaka MRT Line-4 Dhaka Kamalapur metro station - Madanpur16 km USD $2.8 Billion Rapid TransitExpected to be operational from 2030. Dhaka MRT Line-5 (Northern Route) Dhaka Hemayetpur - Vatara20 km USD $4.6 BillionRapid TransitTo be operational from 2028. Dhaka MRT Line 5 (Southern Route) Gabtoli - Dasherkandi17.4 km USD $4.7 BillionRapid TransitWas planned to be operational from 2030. Currently suspended pending review. Dhaka Subway Dhaka238 km USD $8 Billion Rapid Transit Dhaka Subway is an underground urban rail network being planned in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, by the Bangladesh Bridge Authority. Chittagong Monorail Chittagong 54 km Rapid Transit Memorandum signed with construction firm.Dhaka Circular RailwayDhaka81 kmSuburban RailExpected to be operational from 2030 (if approved).
Energy projects ProjectLocationCapacity (MW)StatusCostNotesProvided Image Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Ishwardi, Pabna District2400MW US$12.65 billion Country's first nuclear power plant. Second unit by December 2025. Date extended to June 2027 for complete operation comprising two additional units.Matarbari Power PlantCox's Bazar1200MW Nuclear Power Plant Southern Bangladesh Ongoing plans to build second power plant in Southern Bangladesh.Payra Thermal Power plantPatuakhali, Payra1320MW US$2.48 billionIt is the largest hydrocarbon power plant in Bangladesh.Banshkhali Power PlantBanshkhali, Chattogram1350MW Underground Power Distribution SystemDhaka, Narayanganj1001 km Unknown US$2.5 billionIncludes setting up 40 substations in the city and moving overhead cables.
Ports ProjectLocationStatusCostNotesProvided Image Matarbari Deep Sea Port Maheshkhali, Cox's Bazar USD $2.409 Billion First deep sea port of Bangladesh. Projected completion in December 2029. Payra Sea Port Payra, Barisal Tk5,219 crore Originally planned as a deep sea port.
Defense ProjectLocationStatusCostNotesProvided Image Bangladesh Navy frigate program Chittagong Dry Dock Limited USD$2.0 - USD$2.5 Billion Six stealth guided missile frigates are expected to be constructed at Chittagong Dry Dock Limited for Bangladesh Navy and launched into service in 2030. BNS Pekua Submarine Base Cox's Bazar, Chittagong USD $1.2 Billion A full-fledged submarine base of the Bangladesh Navy capable of anchoring six submarines and eight warships. Next Generation Fighter-Jet Programmen/a USD $2.3 Billion Procurement program for 20 Chinese Chengdu J-10CE multirole combat aircraft. Indigenous Trainer Development Programme Bangabandhu Aeronautical Centre On June 14, 2023, in Bangladesh Air Force Academy, Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan announced BAF engineers have successfully developed a prototype for indigenous aircraft and will be officially revealed in future. In November 2023, inaugural test flight of the BBT-2 was conducted.
Buildings and housing ProjectLocationHeightStatusCostNotesProvided Image Legacy Tower Purbachal465 m / 1525 ft n/a Proposed 111-floor supertall commercial skyscraper. Liberation Tower Purbachal328 m / 1076 ft n/a Proposed 71-floor supertall commercial skyscraper. Expected to be operational from 2030. Language Tower Purbachal259 m / 849 ft n/a Proposed 52-floor commercial skyscraper. Expected to be operational from 2034. Purbachal Central Business District Purbachal -- USD $17 Billion Three proposed 250m+ skyscrapers, surrounded by thirty-eight 40+ floor skyscrapers. Iconic Tower Purbachal734 m / 2408 ft USD $1.2 Billion 142-floor megatall skyscraper Prime Minister Tower Dhaka -- n/a Supertall 75 story commercial skyscraper as a centerpiece of proposed CBD on the banks of Buriganga river.Jolshiri Twin Towers - Tower 1Jolshiri Abashon, Rupganj, Narayanganjn/a n/aProposed skyscraper in Jolshiri Abashon CBD.Jolshiri Twin Towers - Tower 2Jolshiri Abashon, Rupganj, Narayanganjn/a n/aProposed skyscraper in Jolshiri Abashon CBD.Jolshiri Central Business DistrictJolshiri Abashon, Rupganj, Narayanganjn/a n/aA modern Central Business District with skyscrapers, high rises, glass and modern buildings with advanced facilities.Kamrangirchar Central Business DistrictKamrangirchar, Dhakan/a n/aA modern Central Business District with 1200 acres of land that will have
skyscrapers high rise convention centers, and a 75 storied central modern building with advanced facilities
to attract foreign businesses similar to Shanghai or Dubai.Ashrayan ProjectNationwiden/an/aThis project is a Social Safety Net Programme of the government.My Village My TownRural arean/aProposedTk1.5 TrillionIt is a Peri-urbanisation project for 87,230 villages from 64 district.
Sports ProjectLocationCapacityStatusCost NotesProvided Image National Cricket Ground Purbachal50,000–70,000 US$110 million Formerly known as "Sheikh Hasina International Cricket Stadium" and "The Boat".
Barrages ProjectLocationStatusCostNotesProvided Image Teesta River Management Project Rangpur Division USD $1 Billion Taming and irrigation project because of the periodic drying up of the Teesta River in Bangladesh due to the Dam and water block by India.The Chinese government showed interest in investment and technical help for this project. Padma Barrage Project Pangsha, Rajbari District Tk50,444 crore Will be under construction by January - March 2027
Delta plan +ProjectLocationStatusCostNotesProvided ImageBangladesh Delta Plan, 2100Coastal Area USD $38 BillionConsists of a total of 80 projects: 65 are physical projects, and 15 are institutional and knowledge development projects at the first phase up to 2030.
Satellites ProjectStatusCostVehicleNotesProvided Image Bangladesh Satellite-1 USD $248 million Falcon 9 Launched in 2018 Bangladesh Satellite-2 USD $435 million High interest rate, government change has put the project on hold.
Special economic zones ProjectLocationStatusAreaInvestmentInvestorsNotesProvided ImageJapanese Economic ZoneAraihazar, Narayanganj 991 acres / 4.01 km2USD $1 BillionN/AA project of BEZA and JICA Mirsarai Economic ZoneChittagong 30,000 acres / 121.40 km2USD $100 BillionHonda, SK, Nippon Steel, Mercedes, BMW, Wilmar, PHP, Bashundhara, BSRM, MEIGO etc.Largest Economic zone in Asia Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Industrial ParkMunshiganj 216 acres / 0.87 km2301 Crore TkSquare, BEXIMCO, SK+F, Renata Ltd, Incepta etc.Focused on raw material manufacturing
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