Project Objectives

 Fortify people-oriented and gender-responsiveurban governance and concomitant service delivery in the Projectpourashavas of the country  Develop these target pourashavas in a holistic and integrated manner in relation to governance and infrastructure explicitly featured by well-developed municipal service delivery, citizen participation, financial sustainability, transparency, accountability, inclusiveness and planned urban development.

 Develop these target pourashavas in a holistic and integrated manner in relation to governance and infrastructure explicitly featured by well-developed municipal service delivery, citizen participation, financial sustainability, transparency, accountability, inclusiveness and planned urban development.

Project Background

Mainstream:  Governance Improvement of Project Municipalities  Capacity Development of Project Municipalities  Operation and Maintenance of Infrastructure and Waste Management  Infrastructure Development  Roads  Drains  Municipal Facilities  Improvement of Disadvantaged Area

Main stream 63 Pourashava, Chittagong Division(19 nos )- Brahmanbaria, Sonagazi, Haziganj, Matlab, Faridganj, Raipur, Ramgati, Ramganj, Chowmuhoni, Chandanaish, Sandwip, Bhanskhali, Raozan, Nazirhat, Bandarban,Khagrachhari,Basurhat,Rangamati,Daganbhuiyan; Dhaka Division(17 Nos): Madhupur, Kaliganj, Kaliakair, Monohardi, Munshiganj, Mirkadim, Araihazar, Goalanda, Bhanga, Boalmari, Kalkini, Naria, Hossainpur, Pakundia, Bhairab, Manikganj, Tungipara; Rangpur Division(03 Nos): Patgram, Ulipur, Sundarganj; Rajshahi Division(10 Nos): Santhia, Rohanpur, Shibganj, Charghat,Bagha, Naohata, Bhabanigonj, Keshorehat, Nazipur, Sariakandi; Mymenshing(03 Nos): Madan, Nokla, Gaforgaon; Khulna Division(07 Nos): Bheramara, Kumarkhali, Gangni,Alamdanga,Keshabpur, Monirampur, Mahespur;

Sylhet Division(04 Nos): Kulaura, Chunarughat, Chhatak, Moulvibazar;

Operation and Maintenance- 25 Pourashava, Dhaka Division(03 Nos) : Gopalganj, Kishoreganj, Rajbari; Khulna Division (05 Nos) : Meherpur, Chuadanga, Benapole, Jashore, Magura, Rajshahi Division (06 Nos): Chapai Nawabgonj, Joypurhat, Naogaon, Bera, Ishwardi, Shahjadpur Chittagong Division (03 Nos) : Nabinagar, Laksam, Laxmipur Mymenshing Division (03 Nos): Muktagacha, Netrakona, Sherpur Barisal Division (02 Nos): Barguna, Pirojpur Rangpur Division (03 Nos): Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Panchagarh

Source of Fund : a) ADB: (US$ 300 million & Grant amount US$ 2.00 million for Technical Assistance= US$ 302 million ) b) AFD : (US$ 200.00 million) c) GOB : (US$ 100.00 million)

Implementation Period : Start date: 01 July 2023 Completion Date: 30 June 2028

Date of approval by the ECNEC/ Planning Commission/Ministry : ECNEC Meeting Approval Date : 20.06.2023 ECNEC GO Date : 17.07.2023 LG Ministry's Administrative order issue Date: 25.07.2023 Loan Signing ADB: 14.08.23 Loan Negotiation AFD : 11.09.2023 Loan Effective : 12.10.2023

Physical Target : To achieve planned, inclusive and sustainable urbanization, better city governance, and improved infrastructure and service provisions. • At least 900 km of drainage rehabilitated or constructed in 63 target Pourashavas. • At least 1,500 km of roads rehabilitated or constructed to meet standards of gender¬ responsiveness, safety, and accessibility in target pourashavas. • At least 7 communityfacilities, including climate resilient and inclusive public space, remodeled or developed. Impoverished settlement (impoverished enclaves) improvement Project implemented with at least 50% women participation in all 63 pourashavas