A Tk559 crore rail line construction deal was signed between Bangladesh Railway and Mir Akhter-Ranken Joint Venture yesterday, with an aim to ease communications between Pabna and Rajbari.
The deal will also play a role in connecting the capital with the northern parts of the country through the under construction Padma Bridge.
As per the deal, the firm has been assigned to construct 53.8km of main rail lines and 3.9km loop lines including the construction of level crossing gates, curve post and other structures.
Railway (west zone) General Manager Khayrul Alam and Managing Director of Mir Akhter-Ranken JV Mir Nasir Hossain signed the agreement at the Railway Bhaban in the capital.