Tata Projects Limited (TPL), as part of the Nishimatsu-TPL-Toda Joint Venture, has secured Contract Package CP06 from Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) for the construction of a key underground section of the Dhaka Metro network in Bangladesh. The contract marks a significant milestone in the company's international expansion and strengthens its position in complex urban transit infrastructure development.

The project involves the construction of a 5.2 km underground metro corridor, including three stations at Khilkhet, Airport Terminal-3 and Airport. The scope also covers civil works, architectural finishes, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, and a shaft at the northern endpoint.

The project, supported by funding from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), forms part of Bangladesh's efforts to modernise urban transportation, improve connectivity, reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainable economic development in Dhaka.

Rajiv Menon, President and Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, Tata Projects, said, ""The Dhaka Metro award is a significant milestone in our international growth journey. Beyond the immediate opportunity, it demonstrates Tata Projects' ability to work seamlessly within global consortium structures and deliver large-scale mass transit infrastructure to international standards.""

He added that growing investments in metro and rail networks across the Middle East, Asia and emerging markets present opportunities for Tata Projects to strengthen its position as an engineering and construction partner for international infrastructure developments.

Tata Projects has extensive experience in executing underground and elevated metro infrastructure across India. Its portfolio includes the Lucknow Underground Metro package, completed ahead of schedule, major underground construction packages for Pune Metro and ongoing underground corridor and station works for Chennai Metro.

The company's expertise covers tunnel boring machine (TBM) operations, underground station construction, elevated transit infrastructure and complex project execution in densely populated urban environments.

The Dhaka Metro contract is expected to strengthen Tata Projects' international transportation infrastructure portfolio and support its ambitions to participate in upcoming metro and rail projects across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman and other rapidly urbanising markets.