Bangladesh’s largest railway opens revolutionizing connectivity
Bangladesh’s largest railway, the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project (PBRLP), officially opened to traffic on Tuesday, marking a historic milestone for the country.
The inaugural train, adorned with colorful balloons and ribbons, arrived at Dhaka station to celebrate the occasion.
Constructed by China Railway Group Limited (CREC) and funded by the Export-Import Bank of China, the PBRLP is a key project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Bangladesh.
Spanning approximately 170 kilometers, the railway—locally known as the “Dream Road”—connects the capital Dhaka to the southwestern city of Jashore.
The new railway line slashes travel time between Dhaka and Jashore from 10 hours to just three, a game-changer for millions of commuters and businesses.
