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Bangladesh plans flyover projects

Approval has been given for a US$108 million flyover project for Bangladesh. This 8.25km structure will run from Satrasta to Shantinagar via Mauchak, Moghbazar and Malibagh.
February 17, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Approval has been given for a US$108 million flyover project for Bangladesh. This 8.25km structure will run from Satrasta to Shantinagar via Mauchak, Moghbazar and Malibagh. Funding for the project will be provided by 2816 Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and 2818 Saudi Fund for Development (SFD). Meanwhile 2813 Holcim will provide the materials for another flyover in Bangladesh currently being planned. The 9.5km Mayor Mohammad Hanif flyover project will link Jatrabari with Gulistan. When completed in late 2012, this will be the longest flyover in Bangladesh. The flyover will be built on a build, own, operate, transfer (BOOT) basis by 2814 Orion Group.

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