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DHAKA, Dec 2, 2025 (BSS) - The Advisers Council Committee on Government 
Purchase today approved two key proposals under the Road Transport and 
Highways Division aimed at accelerating the construction of the Mirganj 
Bridge over the Arial Khan River on the Rahamatpur-Babuganj-Muladi-Hizla 
Highway (Z-8034).

The approval came from the 48th meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on 
Government Purchase in this year held today virtually with Finance Adviser Dr 
Salehuddin Ahmed in the chair.

The Committee recommended approval of the construction work under Package WP-
01, awarding the contract to China Road and Bridge Corporation at a cost of 
Taka 1,072.32 crore.

To ensure effective supervision of the project, the committee also approved 
another contract worth Taka 280.61 crore. The supervision will be carried out 
by a joint venture of international and local firms, including Nippon Koei 
Co. Ltd., Oriental Consultants Global, DevConsultants Ltd. and others.

Officials said the construction of the Mirganj Bridge will significantly 
improve regional connectivity and facilitate socio-economic development in 
the southern districts.