Overview of the CEIP-II Project
The Coastal Embankment Improvement Project Phase-II (CEIP-II) is a large-scale water infrastructure program to restore and strengthen the embankment and polder systems in southern Bangladesh. It is expected to protect about eight million people and one million hectares of farmland from cyclone and storm-surge risks in the Bay of Bengal. The project is led by the World Bank. After Phase-I (2013-2022), Phase-II (2024-2032) aims to fully rehabilitate the remaining polder systems.
Southern Coast
Target Area
17 Districts
$1.6B
Total Cost
around Tk 192B
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Polder Coverage
Polders in Phase-II
1,500km
Embankment Length
Rehabilitation and strengthening
8M
Population Protected
Direct beneficiaries
WB + GCF
Financing
World Bank and Green Climate Fund
Polder System and Construction Scope
Key Construction Packages under CEIP-II
| Package | Target Polder | Embankment (km) | Sluices (No.) | Amount | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot-1 | Polder 32~37 (Patuakhali) | 280 | 45 | $0.3B | WB IDA |
| Lot-2 | Polder 38~44 (Barguna) | 320 | 52 | $0.35B | WB IDA |
| Lot-3 | Polder 45~55 (Pirojpur) | 350 | 48 | $0.38B | WB IDA |
| Lot-4 | Polder 56~65 (Bagerhat) | 300 | 40 | $0.32B | GCF |
| Lot-5 | Polder 66~80 (Satkhira) | 250 | 35 | $0.25B | GCF |
Technical Specifications and Climate-Resilient Design
Embankment Design Standard
Design tideIncludes +1.5m SLR
Crest Height+6.0~8.0m (PWD)
Cross sectionTrapezoidal (1:3 slope)
Slope protectionReinforced concrete blocks + geotextile
Sluice and Drainage Facilities
Sluice units220 (new + upgraded)
Drainage capacity100~500m3/s per polder
MaterialsStainless steel / FRP gate units
AutomationWater-level sensors and remote control
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Climate Change and Need for Coastal Embankments
Southern Bangladesh is among the world's most climate-vulnerable zones. Rising sea level (projected +1.0m by 2100), more frequent cyclones (about 2-3 per year), and saltwater intrusion make the 1,500km coastal embankment the country's critical protection line. Cyclone Sidr (3,500 deaths in 2007) and Amphan (estimated $1.3B loss in 2020) were key drivers for launching CEIP-II.
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Performance of Phase-I and Expansion in Phase-II
Phase-I (2013-2022, $450M) of CEIP restored embankments and sluices in 17 polders and protected around 2.5 million people. The key lessons are: (1) climate-adjusted design for sea-level rise scenarios such as +1.5m SLR; (2) automation of sluices for better operating efficiency; and (3) a community-led O&M system. Phase-II expands this framework to 49 polders.
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Export Opportunities for Korean Companies
(1) Civil works: Korean construction firms have strong competitiveness in embankment works and bank protection systems. (2) Gates and regulators: Korean water-equipment suppliers can bid for FRP or stainless-steel gate manufacturing and installation. (3) Geotextiles: Korean chemical manufacturers can provide reinforcement geogrid and geomembrane products. (4) Water-level sensors and SCADA: remote control and monitoring systems for gate operation. (5) Climate adaptation consulting: expertise from Korean water utilities including K-water.
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Risk and Caution Points
(1) Monsoon and cyclone windows: work slows from June to November, leaving about six active months per year. (2) Soft ground: coastal alluvial soil requires extra ground improvement and pile foundation costs. (3) Accessibility: transporting materials to island zones may require water transport or temporary roads. (4) Social conflicts: land use and fishing-rights disputes inside polders require robust stakeholder engagement. (5) WB safeguards: environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance must be satisfied.
Project Timeline
2022
Completion of Phase-I
→↓
2023
Phase-II feasibility and design
→↓
2024
WB and GCF loan approvals
→↓
2025~26
Construction starts for Lot-1 and Lot-2
→↓
2027~29
Construction for Lot-3, Lot-4, and Lot-5
→↓
2030~32
Completion and transfer to O&M
Pashur Channel Dredging (Mongla Port)Coastal water infrastructure
Breakwater Construction CPACoastal protection infrastructure
CEIP-II is Bangladesh's largest climate adaptation infrastructure project at around $1.6B. By restoring 1,500km of embankments and 220 sluice gates across 49 polders, it is expected to protect eight million people. Korean companies can pursue export opportunities in civil works, gate equipment, geotextiles, and SCADA, with active participation in WB ICB tenders being important.
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