Chinese firms selected for China-funded power projects

The projects are Expansion and Strengthening of Power System of Dhaka Power Distribution Company Ltd (DPDC) and Power Grid Network Strengthening Project of the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB). According to the proposal, the cost of the two projects will be $2.7bn and the Chinese consultant firm CCCE-ETERN-FEPTC will be appointed for the Power Grid Network Strengthening Project of the PGCB. Besides, the Chinese consultant firm TBEA Company Ltd will be appointed for implementing the Expansion and Strengthening of Power System Network Project of the DPDC. The Power Division’s proposal on awarding the jobs will be placed today at the meeting of the cabinet committee on public purchase for approval, officials said.