Bangladesh enters new era of transportation with Chinese-built 1st underwater tunnel

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Bangladesh enters new era of transportation with Chinese-built 1st underwater tunnel​

(Xinhua) 08:49, October 30, 2023

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the main entrance of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel.

The much-awaited tunnel, some 242 km southeast of the capital Dhaka, was built with joint funding from the governments of Bangladesh and China, and was constructed by China Communications Construction Company Ltd.

Yu Jingtao, the project manager, told Xinhua that the tunnel was constructed with Chinese design, technology and standards. According to the actual situation and characteristics of Bangladesh, the Chinese team also compiled a technical guide for the project, which applied Chinese norms, to accelerate Bangladeshi development in this field.

"It's great opportunity for the two sides of people, and for trade and tourism," said local resident Anand Barua, adding that China is Bangladesh's long-time friend.

"The Chinese side is our partner on this tunnel. We are so grateful," he added.

Bangladeshi Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader called the tunnel a "monumental achievement" ushering in a new era of communication within the country and marking a source of immense national pride.

The inauguration of this remarkable project will herald Bangladesh's entry into the era of underwater tunnels, the minister said.

The tunnel will connect the proposed Asian Highway to Dhaka-Chattogram-Cox's Bazar Highway and will reduce the distance from Chattogram to the southeastern seabeach town Cox's Bazar by 40 km.

More mega projects will be established due to this tunnel, said Saiful Islam Chowdhury, associate professor of the University of Chittagong, adding "I am sure that it will play a massive role in the flourishment of Bangladeshi economy."

Noting this is a mega project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Bangladesh-China cooperation, he told Xinhua that Bangladesh has embraced BRI, and with China's assistance it has come a long way. As a partner of Bangladesh, China has made huge investments in the South Asian country.

"From all these aspects, I think China is trying to go ahead with Bangladesh and to extend the economy, to enlarge the economy and to flourish the economy," said the professor.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the BRI with the aim of building a trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along the ancient Silk Road and beyond.

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the toll plaza of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

A vehicle runs out of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 29, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the toll plaza of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

People pose for a photo at the toll plaza of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 29, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

A vehicle runs out of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 29, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (L) pays the first toll of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 28, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (3rd L) attends the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 28, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

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This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the main entrance of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

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Bangladesh enters new era of transportation with Chinese-built 1st underwater tunnel​

(Xinhua) 08:49, October 30, 2023

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the main entrance of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel.

The much-awaited tunnel, some 242 km southeast of the capital Dhaka, was built with joint funding from the governments of Bangladesh and China, and was constructed by China Communications Construction Company Ltd.

Yu Jingtao, the project manager, told Xinhua that the tunnel was constructed with Chinese design, technology and standards. According to the actual situation and characteristics of Bangladesh, the Chinese team also compiled a technical guide for the project, which applied Chinese norms, to accelerate Bangladeshi development in this field.

"It's great opportunity for the two sides of people, and for trade and tourism," said local resident Anand Barua, adding that China is Bangladesh's long-time friend.

"The Chinese side is our partner on this tunnel. We are so grateful," he added.

Bangladeshi Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader called the tunnel a "monumental achievement" ushering in a new era of communication within the country and marking a source of immense national pride.

The inauguration of this remarkable project will herald Bangladesh's entry into the era of underwater tunnels, the minister said.

The tunnel will connect the proposed Asian Highway to Dhaka-Chattogram-Cox's Bazar Highway and will reduce the distance from Chattogram to the southeastern seabeach town Cox's Bazar by 40 km.

More mega projects will be established due to this tunnel, said Saiful Islam Chowdhury, associate professor of the University of Chittagong, adding "I am sure that it will play a massive role in the flourishment of Bangladeshi economy."

Noting this is a mega project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Bangladesh-China cooperation, he told Xinhua that Bangladesh has embraced BRI, and with China's assistance it has come a long way. As a partner of Bangladesh, China has made huge investments in the South Asian country.

"From all these aspects, I think China is trying to go ahead with Bangladesh and to extend the economy, to enlarge the economy and to flourish the economy," said the professor.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the BRI with the aim of building a trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along the ancient Silk Road and beyond.

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the toll plaza of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

A vehicle runs out of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 29, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the toll plaza of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

People pose for a photo at the toll plaza of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 29, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

A vehicle runs out of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 29, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (L) pays the first toll of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 28, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (3rd L) attends the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 28, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

(Web editor: Tian Yi, Liang Jun)

Bangladesh enters new era of transportation with Chinese-built 1st underwater tunnel - People's Daily Online

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the main entrance of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

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Now we have a plan to build another underwater tunnel in Jamuna river. Hope the Chinese govt. would come forward to finance the project.

 

[IndianLite]

Bangladesh enters new era of transportation with Chinese-built 1st underwater tunnel​

(Xinhua) 08:49, October 30, 2023

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the main entrance of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel.

The much-awaited tunnel, some 242 km southeast of the capital Dhaka, was built with joint funding from the governments of Bangladesh and China, and was constructed by China Communications Construction Company Ltd.

Yu Jingtao, the project manager, told Xinhua that the tunnel was constructed with Chinese design, technology and standards. According to the actual situation and characteristics of Bangladesh, the Chinese team also compiled a technical guide for the project, which applied Chinese norms, to accelerate Bangladeshi development in this field.

"It's great opportunity for the two sides of people, and for trade and tourism," said local resident Anand Barua, adding that China is Bangladesh's long-time friend.

"The Chinese side is our partner on this tunnel. We are so grateful," he added.

Bangladeshi Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader called the tunnel a "monumental achievement" ushering in a new era of communication within the country and marking a source of immense national pride.

The inauguration of this remarkable project will herald Bangladesh's entry into the era of underwater tunnels, the minister said.

The tunnel will connect the proposed Asian Highway to Dhaka-Chattogram-Cox's Bazar Highway and will reduce the distance from Chattogram to the southeastern seabeach town Cox's Bazar by 40 km.

More mega projects will be established due to this tunnel, said Saiful Islam Chowdhury, associate professor of the University of Chittagong, adding "I am sure that it will play a massive role in the flourishment of Bangladeshi economy."

Noting this is a mega project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Bangladesh-China cooperation, he told Xinhua that Bangladesh has embraced BRI, and with China's assistance it has come a long way. As a partner of Bangladesh, China has made huge investments in the South Asian country.

"From all these aspects, I think China is trying to go ahead with Bangladesh and to extend the economy, to enlarge the economy and to flourish the economy," said the professor.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the BRI with the aim of building a trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along the ancient Silk Road and beyond.

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the toll plaza of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

A vehicle runs out of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 29, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the toll plaza of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

People pose for a photo at the toll plaza of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 29, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

A vehicle runs out of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 29, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (L) pays the first toll of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 28, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (3rd L) attends the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Oct. 28, 2023. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A Chinese-built underwater tunnel, the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, was inaugurated on Saturday as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the first toll and went through the tunnel.

Hasina and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen also attended the inauguration ceremony of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel. (Xinhua)

(Web editor: Tian Yi, Liang Jun)

Bangladesh enters new era of transportation with Chinese-built 1st underwater tunnel - People's Daily Online

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows the main entrance of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

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We need more of this not “democracy”

 

[saif]

We need more of this not “democracy”

That's why I support military takeover in Bangladesh. I have seen the kind of democracy Awami league has given to the nation. I am sick and tired of this. Awami League has destroyed all the democratic institutions we have.

 

[IndianLite]

That's why I support military takeover in Bangladesh. I have seen the kind of democracy Awami league has given to the nation. I am sick and tired of this. Awami League has destroyed all the democratic institutions we have.

Military is a useless institution.

They have zero skill to manage the economy.

 

[retaxis]

West game is always to critise and then do business like nothing happened. They even critise each other regularly and that is what they enjoy doing. China needs to learn that West has this need to be hypocritical and critise and that it is just for domestic appeasement but business keeps going on like usual.

 

[Enigma SIG]

That's why I support military takeover in Bangladesh. I have seen the kind of democracy Awami league has given to the nation. I am sick and tired of this. Awami League has destroyed all the democratic institutions we have.

Wow. Rulers without weapons are bad enough, what do you think when the Rulers have weapons too? The above coming from a Bengali is strange though. Come to think of it, Pakistan is now experiencing what Bangladesh experienced not so long ago at the hands of the same low IQ fascists.

 

[saif]

Military is a useless institution.

They have zero skill to manage the economy.

All BAL supporters think like that when the truth is its BAL which is a useless institution and unable to manage the economy due to their corruption and inefficiency.

 

[saif]

Wow. Rulers without weapons are bad enough.

Awami League has so much illegal weapons which is enough to build a brand new army.