Early Market Engagement Notice: Construction of Dual Gauge Railway Line from Bogra to Sirajganj

Notice of Invitation to Participate in Early Market Engagement Webinar Business Opportunities in the Bangladesh Railway Sector

Date of Event: March 12, 2026, at 14.00 (Bangladesh Standard Time)

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Employer: Bangladesh Railway (under Ministry of Railways)

Project name: Construction of Dual-Gauge Railway Line from Bog ura to Shahid M.Mansur Ali Station,Sirajganj

of Bangladesh Railway.

Project focus: Construction of dual-gauge railway tracks and associated infrastructure; construction supervision

service.

Country: People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Source of finance: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and New Development Bank (NDB)

1. The Government of Bangladesh (GoB), through its Implementing Agency – Bangladesh Railway (BR) under the Ministry of Railways (MoR), is currently implementing the ‘Construction of Dual-Gauge Railway Line from Bogura to Shahid M.Mansur Ali Station,Sirajganj of Bangladesh Railwaywith financial support from AIIB and NDB. 2. The project aims to develop a dual-gauge (DG) railway line of approximately 85 km of main line, together with 11 stations (including three existing stations to be transformed into junctions), bridges, culverts, and modern signaling and telecommunications systems. The corridor will bypass the existing circuitous alignment, shorten the rail distance between Bogra/ northern districts and Dhaka by more than 110 km , and cut travel time by approximately 3 to 4 hours for both passenger and freight services. Upon completion, this line is expected to improve BR’s service attractiveness, operational efficiency, and reliability, enabling BR to better respond to growing demand and unlock suppressed passenger and freight flows from the north -western region. The objective of the project is “ to enhance national railway connectivity and reduce travel time by developing a climate-resilient dual-gauge railway corridor between Bogura and Sirajganj ”. The project is considered a priority project of the GoB, and all procurements are expected to be initiated shortly. 3. The purpose of the Early Market Engagement (EME) is to invite high-caliber international, regional , and national consultants, suppliers, and contractors in advance to discuss the major procurement packages under the project. The objective of this EME is to: a. assess market appetite, capacity, capabilities, and emerging trends; …

Member: Bangladesh

Sector: Transport

Notice type: Early Market Engagement Notice

Issue date: Mar 6, 2026