Project Title: Bangladesh Regional Connectivity Project-1
Development of Sheola, Bhomra, Ramgarh Land Ports and Up-gradation of Security System of Benapole Land Port
Sponsoring Ministry: Ministry of Shipping
Executing Agency: Bangladesh Land Port Authority
Project Implementation Period:
Date of Commencement: 01 July 2017
Date of Completion: 30 June 2021
Objectives and Targets of the Project:
- To develop physical infrastructures for imported and exportable goods & vehicles at Sheola, Bhomra, Ramgarh Land Ports and improvement of safety security of Benapole Land Port
- Improvement of security system providing CCTV at Benapole Land Port
- Enhance the connectivity between Bangladesh and India
- Increase cross border trade facilities through land routes with neighboring countries
Project Cost:
| Sl. No. | Mode of Financing | Amount (In Lac Taka) | Amount (In Million USD) | Sharing of Financing (In %) |
| 1. | Project Aid (IDA) | 59255.80 | 75.00 | 85.51% |
| 2. | GOB | 10044.33 | 12.71 | 14.49% |
| Total | 69300.13 | 87.71 | 100% |
Project Area:
- Benapole Land Port
- Bhomra Land Ports
- Sheola Land Ports
- Ramgarh Land Port