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Updated on May 22nd, 2018:
(R) Enhancement and Strengthening of Power Transmission Network in Eastern Region
The proposed project aims to increase the transmission capacity and reliability of the electricity network in the eastern region and strengthen the institutional capacity of the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB). Approval completed on 29 March 2018. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P159974. US$ 450.6 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB).
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Updated on January 15th, 2018:
(R) Enhancement and Strengthening of Power Transmission Network in Eastern Region
The proposed project aims to increase the transmission capacity and reliability of the electricity network in the eastern region and strengthen the institutional capacity of the transmission company of Bangladesh. Negotiations authorized on 4 December 2017. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P159974. US$ 465.5 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Power Grid Corporation of Bangladesh (PGCB).
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Updated on December 28th, 2017:
(R) Enhancement and Strengthening of Power Transmission Network in Eastern Region:
The proposed project aims to increase the transmission capacity and reliability of the electricity network in the eastern region and strengthen the institutional capacity of the transmission company of Bangladesh. Appraisal completed on 21 November 2017. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P159974. US$ 465.5 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Power Grid Corporation of Bangladesh (PGCB).
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Updated on April 25th, 2017:
(R) Enhancement and Strengthening of Power Transmission Network in Eastern Region
The proposed project aims to increase transmission capacity and reliability of the grid network in the eastern region. Concept completed on 1 March 2017. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P159974. US$ 310.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Power Grid Corporation of Bangladesh (PGCB).
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The proposed project aims to enhance and strengthen the grid network in eastern region. Identification completed on 18 April 2016. US$ 292.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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