Tata Projects consortium secures contract for Dhaka Metro underground line

Tata Projects has won an order to build an underground section of the Dhaka Metro in partnership with Japanese firms Nishimatsu Construction and Toda Corporation. The joint venture secured Contract Package CP06 from the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited.

Project Details

The project involves building a 5.2-kilometre underground main line along with three underground stations located at Khilkhet, Airport Terminal-3, and Airport. The work also covers a ventilation shaft at the northern end of the route. The scope of the contract includes civil construction, interior building work, and building service systems like plumbing and electrical fittings. The Japan International Cooperation Agency is funding the project to help modernise public transport in Bangladesh.

Leadership Statement

Rajiv Menon, who serves as President and Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at Tata Projects, stated that the win boosts the company's profile as a dependable partner for governments and international developers in emerging markets.

Context

Large urban transit projects of this scale are typically funded by international financial bodies to help growing cities manage traffic congestion and improve public mobility. Joint ventures between Indian engineering firms and Japanese construction companies combine local delivery experience with advanced global building expertise for complex metro lines.