Kaladan News

Dated: Saturday, December 20, 2003.

WB to Help Bangladesh- Burma Rail Networks

Chittagong, Dec.20, 03: The World Bank (WB) has expressed its interest to provide financial assistance for construction of Bangladesh-Burma rail networks, according to UNB, a local news agency.

This was disclosed at meeting on 17th December 2003, between Communication Minister Barrister Najmul Huda and World Bank delegation, led by its visiting Sector Director of South Asia Region, Mr. John Rumi.

They discussed the formation of a “ Road Fund” for maintenance of national and regional highways, strengthening of Bangladesh Road and Transport Association (BRTA), introduction of highway petrol police with assistance from the Bank, on construction of district link road and 128 km Dohajari-Cox’s Bazar- Burma single line railway.

The delegation members told the minister that the WB would work as the Coordinator to secure necessary funds from donor countries and international development agencies.