Aporajeo Bangla
A Smart Geo Nation en route next 11 Economies
A Futuristic Wave For A Better South Asia
Bangladesh’s very Geo Strategic Location coupled with 132,000 NM rich blue economy makes it the most perfect choice for global attention for strategic trade and investment opportunities between worlds 2 Largest Economic Blocks, SAARC and ASEAN China of over 4.5 Billion People.
Aporajeo Bangla is an enlightening socio economic transformative infrastructure and industrial development initiative aimed at accelerating economic growth, regional integration, and sustainable development across Bangladesh.
Encompassing 11 strategic growth zones, the program focuses on industrial development and relocation from home and abroad, multimodal connectivity, energy security, urban modernization, and human capital enhancement.
Key Components
1. Education & Human Capital Development, Industry & Placement:
Establishment of industrial hubs in 11 locations—Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Rangamati, Cumilla/Feni, Gopalganj/Faridpur, Pirojpur, Bogura, Gaibandha/Rangpur, Gazipur/Mymensingh, Hobiganj/Sylhet, and Brahmanbaria—to decentralize industry and leverage existing transport and logistics networks. APORAJEO BANGLA aims at placement of 11 Million people at home and abroad by the FY 2030-31.
Establishment of State of the Art Curriculum Based Education System, global partnerships with universities and institutes, 71 University of Human Dignity & Mother Earth, and July36 IT & Space Tech Institute (inspired by Yale, Harvard, and MIT), Medical Tourism targeting High & Middle Income Nations to enhance enlightenment and healthcare services.
2. Port & Maritime Infrastructure:
Development and expansion of key ports and terminals, including Lighterage Jetty, CPA Bay Terminal, Matarbari Deep Seaport, Standby Facilitation of Payra Port, Mongla Port Extension Upto Shibsha Point for better draft and Ashuganj Port of Call alongside initiatives in shipbuilding and container terminal enhancements.
3. Aviation & Airports:
Upgrades and new developments at Syedpur International Airport, Lalmonirhat MRO Hub, Cox’s Bazar Airport Operations, and Bogura International Airport to bolster regional air connectivity and maintenance capabilities.
4. Landports & Border Trade:
Enhancement of landports at Benapole, Bhomra, Bhurimari, Banglabandh, and Teknaf with support from the World Bank to facilitate cross-border trade and logistics.
5. Railway & Transit Systems:
Implementation of projects such as the Chattogram-Dohazari Dual Gauge, Kalurghat Bridge, MRT Lines, MMH Circular Rail, Dhaka-Chattogram High-Speed Train, Pubail ICD Logistics Hub, Faridpur Railway Workshop, and Chattogram Monorail to enhance national rail connectivity. Moreover Connectivity Upto Kunming China, ASEAN Thru Myanmar and Nepal, Bhutan, India, Central Asia.
6. Roads & Transport Infrastructure:
Development of expressways, bridges, and public transit systems, including the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar Highway (JICA), Dhaka-Chattogram Economic Corridor Expressway, Chandpur Shariatpur Bridhe, Meghna 3rd Bridge Barisal-Bhola Bridge, Nationwide BRTC Electric & Diesel Bus Deployment (WB), and Chattogram BRT.
7. Energy & Power Projects:
Initiatives such as 2.4 GW Renewable Energy Projects in South Chattogram, Greater Khulna Bagerhat, Gopalganj, Northern Bangladesh and Eastern Sylhet, Eastern Refinery 2nd Unit (3 MLPD), Kaptai Hydro Upgradation, Maritime LPG Terminal, National Gas & Oil Exploration, National Grid Modernisation, BPDB & BREB 450 MW Distribution, and Green Energy Modular (GEM) Plants, Offshore and Onshore LNG Terminals, LNG Pipelines to ensure energy security and sustainability.
8. Smart Cities & Urban Development:
Creation of integrated urban solutions, including Chattogram Bay View Smart City, New Cox’s Bazar Township, DNCC Gulshan CBD, and a New Capital Township to accommodate urban growth and modernization.
9. Climate Resilience & Water Management:
A long term strategy for Eco systems in the whole delta, The Sunderbans Doctrine, then Projects like Teesta Barrage Modernisation & Township, Chattogram WASA Land Resolution, establishment of new WASAs in emerging metros, MSEZ Pipeline Infrastructure, and Smart Prepaid Meter Industry to address climate challenges and water resource management.
10. ICT & Space Technology:
Development of digital infrastructure through the National NID & Civil Database Project, National Cloud Data Center, Delta Satellite Program, South Asia Space Station, Hi-Tech Parks & Incubation Labs, EDGE | BCC Digital Transformation, and National Disaster Recovery (DR) Centre to foster technological advancement.
11.Diplomacy And Defence Doctrine
Bangladesh deserves an integrated Diplomatic plan for its desired role regionally and globally as a Smart Geo Nation. A well defined and developed Defence Doctrine is just imperative. Our promising Blue Economy offers immense potentials. A Fighter Carrier For Peaceful operations in our Bay and Zero Tolerance to any untoward situation at home and abroad is the key.
Investment & EPC Readiness
The APORAJEO BANGLA Wave is structured for immediate investment and EPC engagement through Government-to-Government (G2G), Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and private sector collaborations, with support from international partners including Different DFIs JICA, KOICA, ADB, World Bank, CEXIM, KEXI, European Investment Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
The Wave represents a comprehensive roadmap for Bangladesh’s sustainable development, aiming to create a resilient, connected, and prosperous South Asia. Immediate action and investment are sought to realize this vision to ensure 31 Billion FDI | PPP by the FY 2030-2031.
APORAJEO BANGLA Believes in coordinated Implementation of above. We have already begun the drive, the $2.5 Billion Chittagong Mono Rail, $600 Million Solar Park in Gopalganj, Bagerhat, Industrial Relocations from China, South Korea and other NIEs to Bogura, Mymansing, Gopalganj are the tips of the iceberg of the Roadmap of APORAJEO BANGLA.
Our Nation, Our Responsibility.
A Graceful South Asia is in the offing.