This document discusses the proposed Padma Multipurpose Bridge project in Bangladesh. Some key points: - The bridge will span the Padma River, the third largest river in the world, connecting southwestern Bangladesh to the capital Dhaka. - It will include both road and rail lines, allowing up to 80 trains to cross daily. The bridge will be over 9 km long, making it the largest bridge in Asia. - Construction is expected to cost over $2.8 billion and bring significant economic benefits by improving transportation of goods and access to ports. It will boost tourism and economic development in southern Bangladesh. - The project involves extensive environmental and social impact assessments and management plans to mitigate

1. Padma Multipurpose BridgePadma Multipurpose Bridge
Munshiganj Part
Deputy Commissioner Munshiganj
Construction of Padma
Bridge and its Economic
Aspects
Group:05

2. Group MembersGroup Members
Md. Sajib Chowdhury (16411069)Md. Sajib Chowdhury (16411069)
Md. Ariful Islam(16411070)
Mahmuda Akter (16411071)Mahmuda Akter (16411071)
Golam Maruf Saqline Abir
(16411075)
Golam Maruf Saqline Abir
(16411075)
Sahin Alam (16411077)

3.  Padma River is
approximately 100
Km long.
Third largest river
in the world
(discharge
150,000m3
/s, average
sediment freight: 1
Billon tons/year).
Padma Bridge
located 35km south-
west of Dhaka.
 Padma River is
approximately 100
Km long.
Third largest river
in the world
(discharge
150,000m3
/s, average
sediment freight: 1
Billon tons/year).
Padma Bridge
located 35km south-
west of Dhaka.

5. CY 1
RS 2
RS 3
RS 5 RS 4
SA 1
SA 2
CY 2
SA 3

7. Inland Bridge( Viaduct) length
North End road viaduct = 1.48
km
South End road viaduct = 1.67
km
This will be the
biggest floor
level on the river in
Asia.
This will be the
biggest floor
level on the river in
Asia.

8. 8
• Dual gauge Rail Track
• DFC loading
• Double stack container train to fulfill present and future
transportation task.
• Speed for passenger Train– 160 Km/h and Goods train –
120km/h
• Per day 80 No. train can cross.
• Dual gauge Rail Track
• DFC loading
• Double stack container train to fulfill present and future
transportation task.
• Speed for passenger Train– 160 Km/h and Goods train –
120km/h
• Per day 80 No. train can cross.

9. 19
Selected Bridge End Facilities of PMB.

10. 20
 The bridge will carry not only the rail and road traffic it will also be a
bridge for “ stop and shop”.
 This will be an ICONIC bridge – a magnet for tourism development in
Bangladesh.

11.  Dredged Material Management Plan
 Top Soil Stripping, Storage and Reuse
 Noise and vibration management
 Dust management
 Hydro-meteorological station
 Community Environmental Management Plan of Resettlement Sites (RS)
 Emergency Response Plan
 Tree Plantation and Greenbelt Development Plan
 Biodiversity Management Plan (Wildlife baseline and monitoring)
 Hilsha migration monitoring
 Development of Visitor center,
 Community awareness.
 Resettlement Action plans
 Public Health Action Plan
 Income and Livelihood Restoration Plan
 Padma Protected Sanctuary

12. 2
5
Cost (Million US$)
A. Main Bridge
A1 Main Bridge and Viaducts 1.339.8
A2 Approach Roads and Bridge End Facilities
A2.1 Mawa Side 35.0
A2.2 Janjira Side 193.9
A3 Construction Yards 57.5
Sub-total A 1,626.2
B. River Training Works 799.9
C. Implementation of SAP and EMP
C1. Social Action Plan (SAP) 273.2
C2. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 18.7
Sub-Total C 291.9
D. Consultancies for Supervision
D1 Construction Supervision and PM support 65.0
D2 M&E and supervision of EMP and SAP 7.0
Sub-Total D 72.0
E. Project Management, TA, Training
E1 PM support and audits 7.0
E2 BBA stregthening, TA, PPE, training 14.0
E3 Strategic studies 5.0
Sub-Total E 26.0
Total Cost 2,816.0
Interest / Service Charge during Project 96.0
Refinancing of PPF Advance 3.0
Total Project Cost 2,915.0
Cost EstimateCost Estimate

13. Economic ImpactsEconomic Impacts
Use of Mongla Port will be optimized.
Natural and industrial products of south and
south western part of Bangladesh can be
transported to other parts very quickly.
Tourism in Sundarban and Kuakata will
flourish.
An addition of 1.26% in the GDP is expected
after the bridge is operational.