Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- Bangladesh and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday signed loan agreements totaling $688 million to upgrade the 35-kilometer railway line from Chattogram to Dohazari.

A 2.5-kilometer bypass enabling direct train services from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar without stopping at Chattogram station will be constructed under South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation-Chattogram-Dohazari Railway Project.

The project aims to establish seamless connectivity along the Dhaka-Chattogram-Cox's Bazar corridor that will boost regional transport efficiency and economic growth.

Secretary of the Economic Relations Division (ERD) Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky and ADB Country Director for Bangladesh Hoe Yun Jeong signed the agreements at a ceremo...