Dual-gauge upgrade planned for Laksam-Ctg rail link to boost trade
The government aims to increase rail transport share to 50% by implementing dual-gauge tracks along the Dhaka-Chattogram corridor.
TBS Bangladesh23 September 2026, 9:15 AM0 readsAMP
To enhance trade and connectivity, the government has announced plans to unify gauges along the Dhaka-Chattogram rail corridor. This strategic upgrade is part of a broader initiative to increase the rail transport share to 50 percent, aiming to improve the efficiency of the vital transit route.
