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China and Bangladesh Strengthen Economic Ties with Completion of Largest Sewage Treatment Plant in South Asia

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As part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen economic ties between China and Bangladesh, the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant project, supported by the Chinese government's concessional loans, has been successfully completed. The project, attended by high-ranking officials from both countries, is expected to treat the domestic sewage of 5 million residents in Dhaka, significantly improving the city's ecological environment.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by H.E. Mr. Yao Wen, the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, Honorable Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mr. Md. Tazul Islam-MP, Secretary of Local Government Division Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim, and Managing Director & CEO of Dhaka WASA, Mr. Engr. Taqsem A Khan.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant project is the largest in South Asia, supported by the Chinese government's concessional loans, and is expected to treat the domestic sewage of 5 million residents in Dhaka.
  • The project is a symbol of China's commitment to Bangladesh's Vision 2041 and the dream of Sonar Bangla through investment and economic cooperation.
  • The completion of the project marks a significant milestone in the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, showcasing the strong economic ties between China and Bangladesh.
  • Chinese companies' projects in Bangladesh have created approximately 550,000 jobs and brought billions of dollars of investment to the country.
  • China plans to encourage more Chinese enterprises to invest in Bangladesh to contribute to the country's economic growth and development.
  • The project is a part of the efforts to improve Bangladesh's ecological environment and provide better living conditions for its residents.

Statistics:

  • 5 million: The number of residents in Dhaka whose domestic sewage will be treated by the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant project.
  • $ billions: The amount of investment brought to Bangladesh by Chinese companies' projects.
  • 550,000: The number of jobs created by Chinese companies' projects in Bangladesh.
  • 10 years: The number of years since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, which has strengthened economic ties between China and Bangladesh.

Sources:

  • "H.E. Mr. Yao Wen, the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh attended the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant Project Inauguration Ceremony."

- Source: Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) (2022)

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