Tata Projects JV Secures Contract to Build 5.2-km Underground Metro Line in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Tata Projects has secured a contract for a 5.2-km underground section of the Dhaka Metro in Bangladesh. The order has been awarded to a joint venture comprising Tata Projects, Japan's Nishimatsu Construction and Toda Corporation. 

The joint venture has received Contract Package CP06 from Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), according to a PTI news report citing company statement. 

Three Stations Included in the Project 

The construction package includes three underground stations at Khilkhet, Airport Terminal-3 and Airport. It also covers a shaft at the northern end of the line. 

Along with the main civil construction work, the joint venture will be responsible for architectural finishes and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems. The contract covers the construction of the underground line and its associated facilities. 

The company has not disclosed the contract value in its announcement. 

Project Funded with Japanese Assistance 

The Dhaka Metro development is receiving financial support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). It is part of Bangladesh's efforts to improve public transport in the capital, where road congestion and growing travel requirements have increased the need for additional transport infrastructure. 

The project is expected to improve connections across Dhaka and provide another option for daily commuters. 

Tata Projects on Metro and Rail Investments 

Commenting on the order, Rajiv Menon, President and Chief Growth & Strategy Officer at Tata Projects, said investments in metro and rail networks were increasing across the Middle East, Asia and emerging markets. 

He noted that the project would strengthen the company's visibility among governments, developers and international EPC companies seeking engineering and construction partners. 

Tata Projects operates in the engineering, procurement and construction sector, with projects across urban infrastructure and industrial facilities, including refineries and petrochemical plants. 

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Conclusion 

The contract covers a 5.2-km underground metro section, three stations and associated civil and MEP works. The project is being funded with support from JICA. 

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