Tag Archives: Bangladesh

eConsultant2: Urban Transport Master Plan in Chittagong, Bangladesh

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Deadline: 09-Feb-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The main objectives of this project are to (a) inform the authorities in Chittagong of BRTC_double_decker_bus_03652measures to improve its urban transport system through the development of a master plan, and (b) prepare pre-feasibility studies for bus improvement projects as priority investment. These objectives will be achieved by conducting a thorough review of existing transport policies and projects, carrying out travel demand and traffic studies, developing a strategic-level urban transport master plan, developing a pre-feasibility study for short-term and long-term priority interventions, and developing an institutional restructuring proposal for an efficient and quality public bus service in Chittagong, and for transport management in general.

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eConsultant2: Capacity Development Support for Improved Rural Sanitation in Bangladesh

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Deadline: 02-Feb-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Water and Sanitation Program of the World Bank will hire a consulting firm with _DSC8237experience on rural sanitation particularly on sanitation marketing to work in collaboration with PKSF (Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation) and their 20 MFI partners to (1) support the capacity building of MFI partners; (2) capacity development of the local sanitation entrepreneurs; and (3) market promotion and demand creation among poorer households.

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Dutch Health delivers four boats to Bangladesh

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On December 2, 2015 the Minister of Disaster Management and Relief, Hon. Mofazzal DutchHealth Boats BangladeshHossain Chowdhury (Maya) Bir Bikram, MP, handed over four Search and Rescue Boats, built by Dutch Health BV, to the National Coast Guard of Bangladesh. This project was financed by the World Bank.

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eConsultant2: Market Demand Assessment for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities

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Deadline: 25-Nov-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)waste water treament

This is an opportunity for local firms only who have had experience conducting market needs assessment for WASH(Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)in peri-urban areas of Bangladesh. The objective of this WASH Need Assessment will primarily be the collection of detailed, accurate and credible information on the WASH needs of the communities of Kashimpur Konabari, especially relating to water supplies, access of safe drinking water, hygiene behaviors, sanitation and solid waste management systems among leading factories, community and educational institutions.

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Basin modeling of the Brahmaputra river system in Bangladesh

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Deadline: 31-Oct-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The objective of this consultancy deltais to gain a better understanding of the dynamics of the Brahmaputra river basin, by creating a knowledge base and prioritizing the development issues though a stakeholder consultation process and using the knowledge base, to examine the potential development in the basin and attendant impacts of development, and support an information-based dialogue within and between riparian states. Continue reading →

eConsultant2: Consultancy Services for development Investment Plan Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 (BDP 2100)

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Deadline: 08-Oct-2015 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

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The Government of Bangladesh (GoB) is in the process of developing the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 (BDP2100).Based on concept notes prepared by the BDP2100 team and by additional verification and consultation, the Consultant will review the baseline studies conducted by the BDP2100 team; assess each of the priority short and medium term projects identified for investment in consultation with stakeholders and the BDP2100 team; develop in consultation with all relevant stakeholders from the public and private sector a list of nominated projects; and for each project prepare detailed descriptions, which would be included in the final report the BDP2100 Investment Plan.The implementation period for this assignment is over a period of 12 months.
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Short Term Consultants for IFC PPP Advisory Services in Asia

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public-Private-PartnershipIFC Seeks to hire up to five (5) Short Term Consultants (STCs) to help originate and execute Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects across the Asia pacific Region. These consultants will work as core team members in IFC Business Develop Initiatives and PPP Project Execution related activities.

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Tender: Bangladesh Coastal Embankment Improvement Project

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Tender posted on Projects & Operations website of the World Bank: http://www.worldbank.org/projects/procurement/noticeoverview?id=OPBangladeshi villagers repair a vital flood-protecting embankment00033970

The main objective of this Research Activities on Long Term Monitoring, Research and Analysis of Bangladesh Coastal Zone (Sustainable Polders adapted to Coastal Dynamics) is to improve and manage the polders successfully in the coming decades.

The indicative price of this contract is US$ 8 million including, interalia, the cost of research equipment and training.

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Bangladesh – National Agricultural Technology Program – Phase II Project

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The World Bank approved a total of $176.06 million for the Second National Agricultural Technology Program. The project development objective is to increase agricultural productivity of smallholder farms and improve smallholder farmers’ access to markets in selected districts. This is to be achieved through the following components: Continue reading →

Four new ambulance boats for Bangladesh

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The Dutch firm Dutch Health has delivered four new ambulance boats to Bangladesh.

See the making of these boats!

This delivery is a direct result of the World Bank tender Dutch Health won previously to deliver six boats to Bangladesh:

User and customer of Dutch Heatlh Water Ambulances are very satified with the excellent operations of 6x Rescue Eagle 1 in the remote water rich areas of Bangladesh.
As this are the first of its kind in the country, Dutch Health is developing and adapting its Rescue Eagle 4 for especially Search & Rescue Operations. It will be adapted to the functional requirements of the client and will service in times of flood and evacuations.
It will serve beyond normal patient transport.