After over six decades of debate, Bangladesh is set to move forward with the Padma Barrage. The Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) selected Pangsha in Rajbari district as the site, with a proposed structure spanning 2.1 km and including 78 spillway gates, 18 undersluice gates, fish passes, a navigation lock, and a railway bridge.
The phased construction, beginning with a Tk34,608 crore first phase, will focus on river flow regulation, water distribution, and hydropower generation, while supporting critical infrastructure like the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. The project addresses reduced river flow linked to India’s Farakka Barrage.
