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Chinese-built underwater tunnel to benefit Bangladeshi people

STORY: Chinese-built underwater tunnel to benefit Bangladeshi people DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the underwater tunnel 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MD NAZIM UDDIN, Local resident of Chattogram 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): OMAR FAROOQ, Local resident of Chattogram STORYLINE: A Chinese-built underwater tunnel is expected to bring convenience to people in Bangladesh. The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel is the first underwater tunnel in the country. It's located at the estuary of the Kanapuri River in Chattogram City, and connects the east and west banks of the river. The tunnel built by China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) marked the completion of its south tube last month. It has created more than 5,000 jobs so far. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MD NAZIM UDDIN, Local resident of Chattogram "The tunnel we see now is still like a dream. It is a development for the people of Chattogram. It is a development for the people

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South Asia's 1st underwater tunnel marks partial completion in Bangladesh

STORY: South Asia's 1st underwater tunnel marks partial completion in Bangladesh DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the underwater tunnel in Bangladesh STORYLINE: An underwater tunnel in Bangladesh built by a Chinese company has marked the completion of civil works of its south tube. The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel is the first underwater tunnel in South Asia. It is located at the estuary of the Kanapuri River in Chittagong City, and connects the east and west banks of the Kanapuri River. The tunnel is constructed by the China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC). It's 9.3 km long with a design speed of 80 km per hour. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chattogram, Bangladesh. (XHTV)

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BANGLADESH-CHATTOGRAM-CHINA-TUNNEL

(221128) -- CHATTOGRAM, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 26, 2022 shows main gate of an underwater tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The underwater tunnel in Bangladesh built by a Chinese company has marked the civil works completion of its south tube. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel, the first underwater tunnel in South Asia, is located at the estuary of the Kanapuri River, and connects the east and west banks of the Kanapuri River. Constructed by China Communication Construction Co. Ltd., the tunnel runs 9.3 km long with a design speed of 80 km per hour. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-CHATTOGRAM-CHINA-TUNNEL

(221128) -- CHATTOGRAM, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks in an event virtually to celebrate the civil works completion of a tube of an underwater tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on Nov. 26, 2022. The underwater tunnel in Bangladesh built by a Chinese company has marked the civil works completion of its south tube. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel, the first underwater tunnel in South Asia, is located at the estuary of the Kanapuri River, and connects the east and west banks of the Kanapuri River. Constructed by China Communication Construction Co. Ltd., the tunnel runs 9.3 km long with a design speed of 80 km per hour. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-CHATTOGRAM-CHINA-TUNNEL

(221128) -- CHATTOGRAM, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 26, 2022 shows toll station of an underwater tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The underwater tunnel in Bangladesh built by a Chinese company has marked the civil works completion of its south tube. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel, the first underwater tunnel in South Asia, is located at the estuary of the Kanapuri River, and connects the east and west banks of the Kanapuri River. Constructed by China Communication Construction Co. Ltd., the tunnel runs 9.3 km long with a design speed of 80 km per hour. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-CHATTOGRAM-CHINA-TUNNEL

(221128) -- CHATTOGRAM, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 26, 2022 shows an underwater tunnel in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The underwater tunnel in Bangladesh built by a Chinese company has marked the civil works completion of its south tube. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel, the first underwater tunnel in South Asia, is located at the estuary of the Kanapuri River, and connects the east and west banks of the Kanapuri River. Constructed by China Communication Construction Co. Ltd., the tunnel runs 9.3 km long with a design speed of 80 km per hour. (Xinhua)