The construction work of about 64.7 km railway line was completed at a cost of Taka 4,260 crore, which will open new opportunities in trade and commerce in the south-western region of the country including Mongla ports.
With the opening of the rail link, Bangladesh’s second largest port Mongla was connected to the broad-gauge railway network.
The Maitri Super Thermal Power Project, under the Indian Concessional Financing Scheme loan of $1.6 billion, consists of a 1320MW (2×660) Super Thermal Power Plant (MSTPP) located at Rampal in Khulna Division.
This plant helps to meet the increasing demand for electricity in Bangladesh.
The project is implemented by Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Private) Limited (BIFPCL), a 50:50 joint venture company between India’s NTPC Limited and Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB).
Unit I of the Maitri Super Thermal Power Plant was jointly unveiled by the two Prime Ministers in September 2022 and Unit II was inaugurated today.
The operation of Maitri Super Thermal Power Plant will enhance energy security in Bangladesh.