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Bangladesh Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

Abstract*

The objective of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project for Bangladesh is to connect the south- western region to the rest of the country in order to stimulate economic growth by facilitating inter-regional, cross-river transport of passengers and freight, and transmission of natural gas, telecommunication and electricity in a cost effective manner. There are five components to the project, the first component being main bridge and approach roads...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The project development objective is to connect the south-western region to the rest of the country in order to stimulate economic growth by facilitating inter-regional, cross-river transport of passengers and freight, and transmission of natural gas, telecommunication and electricity in a cost effective manner.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P111017

  • Closed

  • Masood Ahmad

  • N/A

  • Bangladesh

  • (as of board presentation)

    February 24, 2011

  • US$ 2915.00 million

  • N/A

  • South Asia

  • 2011

  • US$ 2355.00 million

  • A

  • March 11, 2021

  • June 29, 2012

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
JAPAN: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 400.00
Borrower/Recipient 560.00
Islamic Development Bank 140.00
IDA Credit 1200.00
Asian Development Bank 615.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 1200.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 1200.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 1155.00
Total Project Cost** 2915.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of December 31, 2024

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of December 31, 2024

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Feb 24, 2011 IDA-48650 Loan Commitment 1,200,000,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Overall High 2011-08-28
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2011-08-28
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2011-08-28
Project Management Satisfactory 2011-08-28
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2011-08-28
Counterpart Funding Satisfactory 2011-08-28
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2011-08-28
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2011-08-28

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 03-24-2014PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingNot Rated N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeNot RatedN/a
Bank PerformanceSatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceUnsatisfactoryN/a
Government PerformanceUnsatisfactoryN/a
Implementing AgencyUnsatisfactoryN/a
Icr QualitySatisfactoryN/a
M&e QualityNon-evaluableN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • The south-west region is connected to the rest of the countryValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Quantum of freight and passenger crossing over the bridge and transmission of gas and electricity.Value0.000.003000.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Number of Ha protected against river bank erosion and floodsValue0.000.005000.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Number of people directly benefiting from the bridge.Value0.000.007000000.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Reduction in travel time to Khulna and JessoreValue0.000.009.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Construction of 6.15 km bridgeValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Completion of RTWsValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Implementation of SAP and RAPValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Construction Supervision and Implementation Support (CSC Consultants)Value0.000.000.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Effectiveness of PMU operationsValue0.000.000.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Construction of Bridge Approach Roads, toll plazas and service areasValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Livelihood Restoration of Affected PeopleValue0.000.0090.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Independent M&E of Project Impact and of SAP and EMAPValue0.000.000.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Capacity Building of BBAValue0.000.000.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment
  • Environmental Mitigation Action PlanValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJanuary 24, 2011July 5, 2011August 31, 2016
    Comment