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The Land Ports of Bangladesh The government has declared thirteen land “Land Ports.” Mainly three government ageLC stations: (a) Bangladesh Customs undeRevenue (b) Bangladesh Sthala Bandar K(c) Bangladesh Rifles (BDR). BSBK has the mandate to provide cargfacilities in the land ports to facilitaterevenues, on the imports from India and are collected by the Bangladesh Cunauthorized access of contraband goods athe land ports and adjacent border areasthirteen land ports as illustrated in the adjac

Development of the Land Ports on BThe Ministry of Shipping and the BSBK dland ports (excluding Benapole) on Build-basis through private sector for better anhandling of cargoes. By adopting tgovernment funds required for making initAfter being approved by the ministry, thCommittee (PICOM) enlisted the project onUnder the BOT system, BSBK acquires theinvestor. The investor is selected througprocess, following the Bangladesh PrivaGuidelines (PSIG), to develop the landmaintain it for 25 years. In return, the invamount of royalty to BSBK. The investothe port users for the services providedhandling. After expiry of the term, the inveport to BSBK including all fixed and movab

DEVELOPMENT OF BIBIRBAZAR LAND POR

Banglabandha

Benapole

Burimari

Land PortsOn BOT

Birol

Haluaghat

Bibir Bazar

Akhaura

Tamabil

Teknaf

Sonamasjid

Hili

Darsana

Bhomra

Banglabandha

Benapole

Burimari

Land PortsOn BOT

Birol

Haluaghat

Bibir Bazar

Akhaura

Tamabil

Teknaf

Sonamasjid

Hili

Darsana

Bhomra

Commercial Arrangement • BSBK provides right to the concessionaire to invest,

operate and maintain the land port for a period of 25 years.

• The investor shall: - develop, construct, operate and maintain the port - collect handling and storage charges approved by the

government - pay to BSBK a fixed and variable royalty for the right

to do business. • At the end of the BOT term, the investor shall transfer

the land port to BSBK free of cost.

Map of Bangladesh Showing the Location of the Land Ports

customs (LC) stations as ncies are involved in the r the National Board of artripaksha (BSBK) and

o handling and storage collection of customs Myanmar. The revenues ustoms. BDR checks nd illegal trades through . Currently, BSBK has ent map.

OT Basis ecided to develop twelve Operate-Transfer (BOT) d efficient storage and

he BOT arrangement, ial investment are saved. e Private Infrastructure 20 April 2005. land and leases it to an

h a transparent bidding te Sector Infrastructure port and operate and estor will pay an agreed r has the right to charge for cargo storage and stor will transfer the land le assets.

The Bibirbazar Land Port Bibirbazar land port is situated in Sadar upazila of Comilla district in 10 acres of land. The land acquired for port site is about 200 meter away from the Bangladesh-Indian border line. The propose site is about 10 km away from the district headquarters. Currently, the port handles trade with the Indian state of Tripura. Fresh fruits, spices, fresh fish, paper products including printed paper and poster are the principal imported items of this port. On the other hand crushed boulder, stone chips, soft drinks, fruit juices, mosquito net clothes, rubber mattresses, cosmetics, toilet soaps are mainly exported through this port. Around one thousand passengers pass through this port between Bangladesh and India annually.

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The Concessionaire Shepherd Comilla Land Port Limited After winning the tender, the sponsor established the Shepherd Comilla Land Port Limited as a special purpose vehicle to fulfill the obligations and duties under the agreements. Accordingly, BSBK awarded the project to the sponsor and signed concession agreement on 9 October 2005 and the land lease agreement was signed on 27 November 2006. Construction under the agreement has already started from July 2006. Commercial operation is expected by November 2008.

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Agreement signing between IIFC and BSBK

Infrastructure Investment FacilitaIDB Bhaban, 6th Floor, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,

Tel: 88 02 812 4270, 913 3455, 913 3577; Fax: 88 02 8124www.iifc.net

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The layout plan was prepared considering the traffic projections for 15 years. The site is separated into two separate security zones. Zone one is operational area which includes warehouse, trans-shipment yard etc. The other zone comprises administrative and residential area.

FC’s Role as a Consultant BK signed a Development Services Agreement (DSA) with IIFC on 18 November 2003 for assisting in inviting private sector for elopment of land ports at ten LC stations on BOT basis. der the DSA, IIFC conducted feasibility study of the port and prepared tender documents. Tender document consists of Invitation Tenders, Concession Agreement and Land Lease Agreement. addition to above activities, IIFC held investment promotion meetings, short listed potential investors and participated in pre-bid ference, negotiation of project agreements and direct agreement.

Facilities in the Port • Storage space • Trans-shipment facilities • Modern handling equipment • Space for government regulatory offices like

customs, immigration • Utilities like telephones, electricity and water

supply • Office space for banks, post-office, fire brigade

office

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Layout Plan of Bibirbazar Land Port

Cost of Project Tk. 4 Crores

orkshop for development of Land Ports on BOT

tion Center Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh 266; Email: iifc@agni.com

December 2006