Bangladesh and China have signed an implementation agreement to construct the 9th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge, aimed at improving road connectivity and regional economic activity in the southern region. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday at the conference room of the Road Transport and Highways Division. Dr. Md. Mokhsed Ali, Joint Secretary of the division, signed on behalf of Bangladesh, while Mr. Song Yang, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka, signed for China. Senior officials from both governments attended the event.
The proposed bridge will be built over the Lohalia River near Boga Ferry Ghat in Patuakhali district, along the Lebukhali–Bauphal–Galachipa–Amragachia highway. The total project length is about 2.62 kilometers, including a 1.348-kilometer main bridge and a 1.272-kilometer approach road. China will provide grant funding for the bridge and approach road construction, while Bangladesh will cover land acquisition and utility relocation costs.
Following the agreement, a Chinese-designated institution will prepare the detailed design and finalize the development project proposal. Once completed, the bridge is expected to significantly reduce travel time and costs, enhance trade and transport, and contribute to the socio-economic growth of southern Bangladesh.
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