"The project has moved a step forward with the clearance given for the appointment of consultant," communications minister Obaidul Quader said on 6 September.
"The government signed a deal with JICA worth BDT 220bn (USD 2.8bn) for implementation of Metro Rail project on 20 February."
According to the deal, the JICA for the 20.1km-long Dhaka MRT development project will provide a loan of BDT 9.24bn (USD 119M) for the appointment of consultant.
Of the total cost of Tk 220 billion, JICA will provide BDT 165.95bn (USD 2.1bn), while the government of Bangladesh will arrange the remaining funding.
The Line Six MRT project will run from Uttara Third Phase and pass through Pallabi, the west side of Rokeya Sarani and Farmgate, Hotel Sonargaon, Ruposhi Bangla, TSC of Dhaka University, Doel Intersection, Topkhana Road and Bangladesh Bank.
