A joint venture comprising Japan's Nishimatsu Construction and Toda Corporation and India's Tata Projects has secured a significant contract to build an underground section of the Dhaka Metro network. According to the latest reports, the project encompasses civil works including architectural finishes and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for the construction of a 5.2-km underground main line between Airport and Nadda stations. The contract, designated CP-06, was awarded by Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) and covers the twin bored tunnels and three underground stations. As per Nishimatsu Construction, the contract represents approximately US$670 million in value, with Nishimatsu's share accounting for around 40% of the joint venture's total contract value. The contractors have not disclosed the machine manufacturer or excavation diameters for the tunnelling operations.
The comprehensive project includes two parallel 4.3km-long tunnels, three underground stations at Khilkhet, Airport Terminal-3, and Airport, along with a TBM launch shaft and associated mechanical and electrical works. The three underground stations will be constructed using diaphragm walls and top-down construction techniques, with temporary road decking installed to maintain surface traffic during excavation. The joint venture will deploy two EPBMs to excavate the tunnels, with mechanical and electrical works including ventilation, drainage, power distribution, lightning protection, fire protection, lifts, escalators and tunnel lighting. External works are also included in the contract. The scheme has been designed by the NKDOS consortium, with the construction contract scheduled to run for 1,827 days, approximately five years, from commencement. According to Nishimatsu Construction, neither contractor has confirmed a construction commencement date or detailed programme for TBM delivery and launch.
According to Tata Projects, this project reinforces the company's position as an integrated engineering and execution partner, demonstrating its ability to deliver complex metro systems in collaboration with global contractors and public-sector agencies. Rajiv Menon, President & Chief Growth & Strategy Officer at Tata Projects, stated that the project enhances the company's visibility as a reliable partner for governments, developers and international EPC companies seeking strong execution capabilities, engineering excellence and local delivery expertise. As per Rediff Moneynews, as urbanisation drives unprecedented investments in metro and rail networks across the Middle East, Asia and emerging markets, this project reinforces the company's ability to deliver complex metro systems in collaboration with global contractors and public-sector agencies.
As reported by Business Standard, Tata Projects is a leading technology-led engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company that specialises in delivering sustainable solutions for large and complex urban and industrial infrastructure projects. The company maintains a strong presence in refineries and petrochemical plants and has demonstrated expertise in urban and industrial infrastructure projects across various markets. According to Rediff Moneynews, Tata Projects is a leading technology-led engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company that specialises in delivering sustainable solutions for large and complex urban and industrial infrastructure projects, and has a strong presence in refineries and petrochemical plants.
