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Chinese Government provides RMB 500 miillion grant for acquisition of 1,000 fire department motorcycles
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Bangladesh |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Start Date | Oct 14, 2016 |
| End Date | Apr 16, 2030 |
| Duration | 4,932 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 53531 |
Grant Description
On October 14, 2016, China committed to grant 500 million RMB (approximately $73.29 million) for the modernization of Bangladesh's Fire Service and Civil Defence.
The financial and technical cooperation agreement was signed during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Bangladesh, and is said to be part of the project of Disaster Emergency Operation Centre and Information Platform. The grant will provide for 1000 ‘water mist fire motorcycles’ fitted with modern technologies.
The motorcycles will be able to maneuver through Dhaka's crowded streets.
The PDF Named "অনুদাৈ ও ঋণচুতির িাতিকা" or "List of Grants and Loans" is a part of Bangladesh's Economic Relations Division's 2017 Annual report. This PDF confirms the signing date.
Chinese Commerce Ministry website reports in August, 2018 that a quality examination of the motorcycles was conducted on August 13-14, 2018, and the shipment is scheduled to be shipped from Tianjin Port on August 29 and is expected to arrive in Bangladesh at the end of September.
On May 2nd, 2019 in the capital of Dhaka, the intergovernmental handover ceremony occurred where the motorcycles were provided as aid.
The reports also identifies the implementing agency as the Jiujiang Fire Fighting Equipment Limited Company(九江消防装备有限公司).
Sources & References
- Commitment and Disbursement of Grants, 1000 fire motorcycles to be procured with Chinese assistance
- Annual Report 2016-17: Commitment for FY 2015-16
- List of Foreign Aided ongoing Projects: Asia, 1000 fire motorcycles to be procured with Chinese assistance, অর্নথ ৈতিক সম্পকথ তিভাগের এতিয়া, জেইতস ও এফ এন্ড এফ অনুতিভাগের ২০১৬-১৭ অর্ থ িছগর স্বাক্ষতরি অনুদাৈ ও ঋণচুতির িাতিকা (ত
- 交流中心派组赴江西九江开展援孟加拉国消防摩托车项目产地验货检查
- Detailed Commitments by Development Partners
- Bangladesh Holds Intergovernmental Handover Ceremony for China-aided Fire Motorcycles Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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