Project Reviewer Team (PRT) consisted of 09 (nine) National Individual Consultants under package SD3. — Green Railway Transport Project

Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Office of the Project Director Technical Assistance for Green Rly Transport Project Preparation Facility Bangladesh Railway, Railbhaban, 16 Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka-1000 Memo No. 54.01.0000.706.07.016.26(SD3)- Date: 13.08.2026. Request for Expressions of Interest-1 (REOI-1) Individual Consultant Selection The People's Republic of Bangladesh (hereinafter called "Borrower") has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) (the "Bank") in the form of a credit (hereinafter called "credit") toward the cost of Technical Assistance for Green Railway Transport Project Preparation Facility Project. Bangladesh Railway (BR), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this credit to engage Individual Consultants to provide consulting services. The Individual Consultants will be recruited on individual basis under the stated project and the main objective of the consulting service (the Service) is to review/ examine/verify the reports and deliverables to be submitted by the engaged consultants against Package SD1 and Package SD2 of the stated Project on an intermittent basis. Individual Consultant will work for the Project Management Unit (PMU), BR. Only qualified Bangladeshi experts can apply for the national expert positions. Experts from ADB member countries are eligible to apply for the international expert position. The following experts will be recruited as Individual experts on intermittent basis as tabulated below. Experience, skills and educational qualification: Position Qualification Experience Responsibility Peer Reviewer (International) Duration: 140 person-days on intermittent basis Graduation in Civil Engineering 15 years of total professional experience, 3 years international experience in transportation field, 10 years’ overall experience in transportation field, 8 years’ experience in similar type feasibility study and/or design projects. Work experience in ADB, WB or multilateral/ bilateral development agencies would be preferable. Review the reports prepared by the Consultant Review the design, drawings, cost estimates, and bill of quantities (BOQs), technical specifications, and bid documents, prepared by the Consultant. Review technical conditions of the contract and their compliance that will include the review and evaluation of the safeguard’s compliance including site safety. Review and advice on WB policies and procedures for project design, development and implementation, including fiduciary and safeguards. Review construction planning, identifying key bottlenecks including traffic management, market readiness, and material availability. Review risk management plan. Reviewing contract variations, if any. Railway Track & alignment Expert (National) Duration: 70 person-days on intermittent basis Graduation in Civil Engineering 15 years of total professional experience, 10 years’ experience in transportation field (preferably in railway sector), 8 years’ experience in similar type feasibility study and/or design projects. Work experience in ADB, WB or multilateral/ bilateral development agencies would be preferable. Review the reports prepared by the consultant. Assist the Peer Reviewer and PIU in reviewing the submission of the Consultant. Review submitted Feasibility Study and conceptual designs of railway track of the proposed components. Review detailed drawings, Specifications, BOQ items & quantity, rate analysis related to embankment construction and Track works. Review the details of tracks & alignments of yard, loops, main lines and connecting lines. Also review the connecting and take off points of the proposed links. Review and advice on WB policies and procedures for project design, development and implementation, including fiduciary and safeguards. Mechanical Engineer (National) Duration: 60 person-days on intermittent basis Graduation in Mechanical Engineering 15 years of total professional experience, 10 years’ experience in transportation field (preferably in railway sector), 8 years’ experience in similar type feasibility study and/or design projects. Working experience in ADB, WB, JICA or similar funding agencies would be preferable Review the reports prepared by the consultant. Assist the Peer Reviewer and PIU in reviewing the submission of the Consultant Review the designs & specification of rolling stock (locomotive/relief crane etc.) of the proposed components and electrical design of railway infrastructure specially rolling stock maintenance related infrastructure. Review the design and relocation/establishment details of rolling stock maintenance infrastructure like loco shed, wheel lathe, wash pit etc. in the conceptual design of the station yards. Review and discuss the design criteria and ensure conformity of the criteria Review and advice on WB policies and procedures for project design, development and implementation, including fiduciary and safeguards Railway Operation Expert (National) Duration: 70 person-days on intermittent basis Graduate in any discipline 15 years of total professional experience, 10 years’ experience in transportation field (preferably in railway sector), 8 years’ experience in similar type feasibility study and/or design projects. Work experience in ADB, WB or multilateral/ bilateral development agencies would be preferable. Review the reports prepared by the consultant. Assist the Peer Reviewer and PIU in reviewing the submission of the Consultant Review Recommended station yard layout, maintenance & operation facilities, passenger amenities, freight carrying facilities, container handling facilities etc. of the proposed components as identified during study, prepared by the Consultant. Review the strategy to achieve universal access to the railway system, as proposed by the Consultant. Review Consultants’ Transport Planning of existing and upcoming corridors Review Cross Border and Freight Traffic Analysis of the Consultant Review the requirement and specification for locomotives, building on the operational plan and requirements. Review the designs & specification of rolling stock (locomotive/relief crane etc.) of the proposed components of railway infrastructure. Review and advice on WB procedures and guidelines regarding the project design and preparation. Junior Civil Engineer (National) Duration: 140 days on intermittent basis Graduation in Civil Engineering 08 years of total professional experience, 5 years’ experience in transportation field (preferably in railway sector), 3 years’ experience in similar type feasibility study and/or design projects will be preferable including working experience in ADB, WB, JICA or similar funding agencies. Review the reports prepared by the consultant. Assist the Team in Miscellaneous Works. Ensure proper document control. Assist PIU in Progress Monitoring of the Consultant. Ensure Coordination with the Stakeholders. A detailed TOR of the Project Reviewer Team along with the ToR of Package SD1 & Package SD2 (with a view to understand by the Consultant of SD3 about the objectives, targets, services & deliverables of Package SD1 & SD2) can be found at the following website: (https://www.railway.gov.bd/ or can be obtained at the address given below). The project office of Bangladesh Railway now invites eligible Individual [International (Peer Reviewer)/ National (other experts in the table above)] to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The EOI along with the detailed CV can be submitted to the Project Director Office or through e-mail as indicated below by 12:00 PM (BST) on or before 15 September, 2026 . The consulting services are expected to start from October, 2026. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, Para 3.13,3.15, and 3.16 of the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, February 2025" setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. An Individual will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (9:00 AM to 05:00 PM BST). The EA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EOI without assigning any reason thereof. (Md. Arman Hossain) Project Director (Technical Assistance for Green Railway Transport Project Preparation Facility Project) Bangladesh Railway, Room No. 407, Rail Bhaban, 16 Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka-1000. E-mail: armansk2002@gmail.com Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Office of the Project Director Technical Assistance for Green Rly Transport Project Preparation Facility Bangladesh Railway, Railbhaban, 16 Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka-1000 Memo No. 54.01.0000.706.07.016.26(SD3)- Date: 13.08.2026. Request for Expressions of Interest-1 (REOI-1) Individual Consultant Selection The People's Republic of Bangladesh (hereinafter called "Borrower") has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) (the "Bank") in the form of a credit (hereinafter called "credit") toward the cost of Technical Assistance for Green Railway Transport Project Preparation Facility Project. Bangladesh Railway (BR), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this credit to engage Individual Consultants to provide consulting services. The Individual Consultants will be recruited on individual basis under the stated project and the main objective of the consulting service (the Service) is to review/ examine/verify the reports and deliverables to be submitted by the engaged consultants against Package SD1 and Package SD2 of the stated Project on an intermittent basis. Individual Consultant will work for the Project Management Unit (PMU), BR. Only qualified Bangladeshi experts can apply for the national expert positions. Experts from ADB member countries are eligible to apply for the international expert position. The following experts will be recruited as Individual experts on intermittent basis as tabulated below. Experience, skills and educational qualification: Position Qualification Experience Responsibility Peer Reviewer (International) Duration: 140 person-days on intermittent basis Graduation in Civil Engineering 15 years of total professional experience, 3 years international experience in transportation field, 10 years’ overall experience in transportation field, 8 years’ experience in similar type feasibility study and/or design projects. Work experience in ADB, WB or multilateral/ bilateral development agencies would be preferable. Review the reports prepared by the Consultant Review the design, drawings, cost estimates, and bill of quantities (BOQs), technical specifications, and bid documents, prepared by the Consultant. Review technical conditions of the contract and their compliance that will include the review and evaluation of the safeguard’s compliance including site safety. Review and advice on WB policies and procedures for project design, development and implementation, including fiduciary and safeguards. Review construction planning, identifying key bottlenecks including traffic management, market readiness, and material availability. Review risk management plan. Reviewing contract variations, if any. Railway Track & alignment Expert (National) Duration: 70 person-days on intermittent basis Graduation in Civil Engineering 15 years of total professional experience, 10 years’ experience in transportation field (preferably in railway sector), 8 years’ experience in similar type feasibility study and/or design projects. Work experience in ADB, WB or multilateral/ bilateral development agencies would be preferable. Review the reports prepared by the consultant. Assist the Peer Reviewer and PIU in reviewing the submission of the Consultant. Review submitted Feasibility Study and conceptual designs of railway track of the proposed components. Review detailed drawings, Specifications, BOQ items & quantity, rate analysis related to embankment construction and Track works. Review the details of tracks & alignments of yard, loops, main lines and connecting lines. Also review the connecting and take off points of the proposed links. Review and advice on WB policies and procedures for project design, development and implementation, including fiduciary and safeguards. Mechanical Engineer (National) Duration: 60 person-days on intermittent basis Graduation in Mechanical Engineering 15 years of total professional experience, 10 years’ experience in transportation field (preferably in railway sector), 8 years’ experience in similar type feasibility study and/or design projects. Working experience in ADB, WB, JICA or similar funding agencies would be preferable Review the reports prepared by the consultant. Assist the Peer Reviewer and PIU in reviewing the submission of the Consultant Review the designs & specification of rolling stock (locomotive/relief crane etc.) of the proposed components and electrical design of railway infrastructure specially rolling stock maintenance related infrastructure. Review the design and relocation/establishment details of rolling stock maintenance infrastructure like loco shed, wheel lathe, wash pit etc. in the conceptual design of the station yards. Review and discuss the design criteria and ensure conformity of the criteria Review and advice on WB policies and procedures for project design, development and implementation, including fiduciary and safeguards Railway Operation Expert (National) Duration: 70 person-days on intermittent basis Graduate in any discipline 15 years of total professional experience, 10 years’ experience in transportation field (preferably in railway sector), 8 years’ experience in similar type feasibility study and/or design projects. Work experience in ADB, WB or multilateral/ bilateral development agencies would be preferable. Review the reports prepared by the consultant. Assist the Peer Reviewer and PIU in reviewing the submission of the Consultant Review Recommended station yard layout, maintenance & operation facilities, passenger amenities, freight carrying facilities, container handling facilities etc. of the proposed components as identified during study, prepared by the Consultant. Review the strategy to achieve universal access to the railway system, as proposed by the Consultant. Review Consultants’ Transport Planning of existing and upcoming corridors Review Cross Border and Freight Traffic Analysis of the Consultant Review the requirement and specification for locomotives, building on the operational plan and requirements. Review the designs & specification of rolling stock (locomotive/relief crane etc.) of the proposed components of railway infrastructure. Review and advice on WB procedures and guidelines regarding the project design and preparation. Junior Civil Engineer (National) Duration: 140 days on intermittent basis Graduation in Civil Engineering 08 years of total professional experience, 5 years’ experience in transportation field (preferably in railway sector), 3 years’ experience in similar type feasibility study and/or design projects will be preferable including working experience in ADB, WB, JICA or similar funding agencies. Review the reports prepared by the consultant. Assist the Team in Miscellaneous Works. Ensure proper document control. Assist PIU in Progress Monitoring of the Consultant. Ensure Coordination with the Stakeholders. A detailed TOR of the Project Reviewer Team along with the ToR of Package SD1 & Package SD2 (with a view to understand by the Consultant of SD3 about the objectives, targets, services & deliverables of Package SD1 & SD2) can be found at the following website: (https://www.railway.gov.bd/ or can be obtained at the address given below). The project office of Bangladesh Railway now invites eligible Individual [International (Peer Reviewer)/ National (other experts in the table above)] to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The EOI along with the detailed CV can be submitted to the Project Director Office or through e-mail as indicated below by 11:59 PM (BST) on or before 15 September, 2026 . The consulting services are expected to start from October, 2026. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, Para 3.13,3.15, and 3.16 of the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, February 2025" setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. An Individual will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (9:00 AM to 05:00 PM BST). The EA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EOI without assigning any reason thereof. (Md. Arman Hossain) Project Director (Technical Assistance for Green Railway Transport Project Preparation Facility Project) Bangladesh Railway, Room No. 407, Rail Bhaban, 16 Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka-1000. E-mail: armansk2002@gmail.com