BRI projects in Bangladesh boost local economic and social development – Dainik Savera Times

Bangladesh is the first country in South Asia to sign the Belt and Road (BRI) cooperation memorandum with China. Recently, China Media Group correspondents visited Bangladesh and visited BRI projects, including the Father of the Nation Tunnel, and conducted a check-in at the BRI new landmark. Organized activity. Local people participating in this activity said that the construction of these projects has not only promoted the social and economic development of Bangladesh but also improved public welfare.

The Father of the Nation Tunnel, built by the Chinese Traffic Construction Limited Company, crosses the Kanapuri River in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It has a length of 9.3 kilometers and has a four-lane road. The travel time between the two banks through this tunnel built under the river is less than two It was reduced from more than one hour to just 10 minutes, which provided great convenience to the local people. This tunnel is the first under-river tunnel built in Bangladesh and is also the first such project in South Asia. This tunnel will help in local transportation and economic development. There has been improvement and it will also play an important role in the mutual contact between Bangladesh and neighboring countries. In view of its importance, the Bangladesh government named it Father of the Nation Tunnel.

Anwar Hossain, Additional Secretary, Bureau of Economic Relations, Ministry of Finance of Bangladesh, told CMG correspondent that BRI has provided an important opportunity for the development of Bangladesh, helped in filling the infrastructure gap, created employment and also improved the quality of life. Did .

Many friends of Bangladesh who participated in this activity expressed their thanks to the Chinese manufacturers. Chittagong citizen Balfis Choudhary said that China has built many bridges and tunnels for us, which has made our life more convenient.

(Courtesy-China Media Group, Beijing)