March 3, 2025
OC Global Wins JSCE Award for Kanchpur, Meghna and Gumti 2nd Bridges Project
Tokyo, JAPAN – On February 21, 2025, the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) announced the recipients of the Infrastructure Maintenance Award. The Kanchpur, Meghna and Gumti 2nd Bridges Construction and Existing Bridges Rehabilitation Project, in which Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd. (OC Global) participated, received the Project Award. The award ceremony was held on February 27, 2025, at the 4th Infrastructure Maintenance Symposium in a hybrid format, both in-person and online.
The Kanchpur, Meghna, and Gumti Bridge is located on National Highway 1, which connects Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, with Chittagong, the country’s primary port city. Even though this is a vital infrastructure supporting Bangladesh’s economic activities, with the country’s rapid economic growth, traffic volume has increased significantly, leading to chronic congestion and the deterioration of the existing bridges.
This project involved the construction of new bridges adjacent to the existing bridges, along with their reinforcement and rehabilitation, effectively increasing the total number of lanes. These improvements were designed to alleviate congestion and enhance traffic flow. As a result, the project contributed to streamlining logistics, facilitating smoother mobility for residents, and ultimately advancing regional economic growth and improving social well-being. Furthermore, with Japan’s advanced technical assistance, the project also facilitated technology transfer and the development of local engineers. These efforts contributed to enhancing the country’s technical capabilities.
OC Global participated in this project from the preparatory survey stage. Our joint venture (JV)* provided consulting services, including detailed design, construction bidding assistance, and construction supervision. The construction work was carried out by Obayashi Corporation, Shimizu Corporation, JFE Engineering Corporation, and IHI Infrastructure Systems Co., Ltd.
*The JV consists of OC Global, Japan Bridge & Structure Institute Inc., Katahira & Engineers International, SMEC International Pty Limited, BCL Associates Ltd., DEV Consultants Ltd., ACE Consultants Ltd., and Nippon Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd.
OC Global continues to support the country’s long-term and safe use of infrastructure through comprehensive and multifaceted initiatives, including local human resource development.
