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Tk135cr rehabilitation fails to boost Ctg-Dohazari rail speed

A Tk135 crore rehabilitation project failed to increase train speeds on the Ctg-Dohazari route, while a Tk23,611 crore upgrade is underway.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 11 August 2026, 11:00 AM

The rehabilitation of the Chittagong-Dohazari railway line, costing Tk135 crore, has failed to improve train speeds. The Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) identified significant flaws in the project. Meanwhile, the authorities are moving forward with new upgrade plans worth Tk23,611 crore.