Shariatpur-Chandpur highway

Shariatpur-Chandpur highway

A concept design illustrates the Shariatpur–Chandpur Bridge project. Planned as Bangladesh’s longest cable-stayed structure at 8.04 kilometres, the bridge is projected to cost Tk15,957 crore, with a 2,100-metre cable-stayed section. Photo: Collected

Shariatpur–Chandpur Bridge project gains momentum with foreign funding

The proposed Shariatpur–Chandpur Bridge, measuring 8.04 kilometres in length, will be the longest of its kind in Bangladesh

Complications over land acquisition have stalled the four-lane Shariatpur-Chandpur regional highway project causing sufferings to commuters who regularly use the route. So far only 15% work has been completed with the extended deadline of the project is December 2023. PHOTO: TBS

Land acquisition stalls Shariatpur-Chandpur regional highway project