Minister blames soil condition for higher road-construction cost

[Black_cats]

Minister blames soil condition for higher road-construction cost
Published: September 09, 2019 21:42:10

https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/...-for-higher-road-construction-cost-1568043730

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said that road-construction cost in Bangladesh is higher than that of India and China due to the difference in soil conditions.

The minister came up with the remarks in reply to a supplementary question from BNP's lawmaker Rumeen Farhana in the parliament on Monday, reports UNB.

In the supplementary question, the BNP MP criticised the minister saying that road-construction cost in Bangladesh is much higher than that of India and China.

Rumeen wanted to know whether the ministry concerned is taking any measure in this regard. Roads in Bangladesh are not durable despite the higher construction cost and this causes sufferings to people, she added.

In reply, Awami League General Secretary Quader said, “You’ll have to understand that the soil conditions of China and India are different from Bangladesh. You’ll have to consider this when you go for the comparison of construction cost [between Bangladesh and India-China].”

In reply to a question from another lawmaker, Quader said the government considers taking a pilot project in a bid to increase surveillance on highways round the clock using modern information technology to prevent road accidents.

He said Bangladesh Road Transport Authority, Highway Police, Fire Service and Civil Defence will be included in the surveillance team.

According to BSS, Obaidul Quader informed the parliament that construction of the second Padma Bridge at Paturia-Daulatdia point is underway.

“Construction work of the second Padma Bridge at Paturia-Daulatdia point will begin soon after completion of the Padma Bridge at Mawa-Jazira point,” he said while replying to a supplementary question made by a treasury bench lawmaker Khudeza Nasrin Akhter.

The minister, however, said the overall 73 per cent work of the Padma Bridge has been completed.

 

[war&peace]

Why... soil for Bd came from Mars?

 

[fallstuff]

It cost $4 billion to prepare a few hundred acres of land in Banhladesh ?

It pretty much cost the same to build the entire project of Padma bridge. With each massive project the folks involved continue to break the previous record of graft/corruption.

I would like to see the actual expense Bill's or invoices paid for these prep work.

 

[UKBengali]

It cost $4 billion to prepare a few hundred acres of land in Banhladesh ?

It pretty much cost the same to build the entire project of Padma bridge. With each massive project the folks involved continue to break the previous record of graft/corruption.

I would like to see the actual expense Bill's or invoices paid for these prep work.

Actually the correct way to look at it is the number of people the road will serve.
Per capita the construction cost is similar to region.

 

[fallstuff]

Actually the correct way to look at it is the number of people the road will served.
Per capita the construction cost is similar to region.

Was talking about excess of $4 billion to prep the site, $4-5 billion is how much the entire Padma bridge is costing.

 

[Mage]

Cost of balish

 

[war&peace]

Actually the correct way to look at it is the number of people the road will served.
Per capita the construction cost is similar to region.

Lolzzz where did you learn this art of diversion.
The cost of construction has nothing to do with the number of people. Rather it is per unit area. The cost of construction should be lower in Bd since your income is much lower than China.

 

[bluesky]

Lolzzz where did you learn this art of diversion.
The cost of construction has nothing to do with the number of people. Rather it is per unit area. The cost of construction should be lower in Bd since your income is much lower than China.

You are right to say that the cost of construction is not relevant to the number of people using. Most of the posts of this @UK Bengali are meant to divert people from the issue.

However, he did not use the term, "Dude" this time. He is very shameless in propagating BAL viewpoints and pretends to be all-knowing.

 

[war&peace]

You are right to say that the cost of construction is not relevant to the number of people using. Most of the posts of this @UK Bengali are meant to divert people from the issue.

However, he did not use the term, "Dude" this time. He is very shameless in propagating BAL viewpoints and pretends to be all-knowing.

I don't know the specifics about his political views but as a neutral observer I'm just focussing on the technical aspect. GDP per capita of Bd is lower than China hence the labour cost should be lower...furthermore, the transportation of stuff and other costs are also lower than China so overall cost of the project per unit area should be lower.. You're not building roads over marshes right? I think some thing is definitely wrong and corruption is a problem in most of the developing countries
BTW, I use similar logic for analysing or comparing projects done in Pakistan and feel a lot of money is robbed via corruption.

 

[UKBengali]

Lolzzz where did you learn this art of diversion.
The cost of construction has nothing to do with the number of people. Rather it is per unit area. The cost of construction should be lower in Bd since your income is much lower than China.

No it is not that simple.

BD is far more densely populated and this means that land prices are likely to be higher than in China.
Also bear in mind that due to the amount of people then you would need more bridges, junctions etc per say 100km of road.

Like I say work out how much BD is spending per person or per capita and you will then realise that the cost is not too high. BD is building massive amounts of infrastructure and is only spending 6% of GDP to do it.

 

[war&peace]

No it is not that simple.

BD is far more densely populated and this means that land prices are likely to be higher than in China.
Also bear in mind that due to the amount of people then you would need more bridges, junctions etc per say 100km of road.

Like I say work out how much BD is spending per person or per capita and you will then realise that the cost is not too high. BD is building massive amounts of infrastructure and is only spending 6% of GDP to do it.

OK I see your point.

 

[Arthur]

নাচতে না জানলে উঠান বাঁকা!

 

[Bilal9]

It cost $4 billion to prepare a few hundred acres of land in Banhladesh ?

It pretty much cost the same to build the entire project of Padma bridge. With each massive project the folks involved continue to break the previous record of graft/corruption.

I would like to see the actual expense Bill's or invoices paid for these prep work.

What a true Noakhailya explanation on higher cost.

My apologies to decent and honest folks from Noakhali (New Cally).

But I agree @UKBengali bhai's explanation also makes sense.