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Social Monitoring Report

Semi-Annual Report March 2017

BAN: SASEC Road Connectivity Project

Prepared by the Roads and Highways Department, Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Asian Development Bank.

This social monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

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2949‐BAN(SF):SASECRoadConnectivityProjectImprovementofJoydevpur‐Chandra‐Tangail‐Elenga

Road(N‐4),ConstructionofRHDHeadquartersBuildingat

TejgaonDhakaImprovementofBenapoleandBurimariLandPort

Third Semi-Annual Social Monitoring Report SASEC Road Connectivity Project:

As of 31 March 2017

Project Implementation Consultants: Kunhwa Engineering & Consulting Co. Ltd. (South Korea) in Joint Venture With Korea Consultants International Co. Ltd. (South Korea) Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd. (India) in association With Development Design Consultants Ltd. (Bangladesh)

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank ADFD Abu Dhabi Fund for Development AH Affected Household AP Affected Person CCDB Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh CCL Cash Compensation under Law CLS Core Labor Standards CPR Common Property Resources DC Deputy Commissioner DLAC District Land Acquisition Committee DMF Design Monitoring Framework EA Executing Agency EC Entitlement Card EGM Effective Gender Mainstreaming EMP Environmental Management Plan EP Entitled Person GAP Gender Acton Plan GRC Grievance Redress Committee GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism HH Household HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome INGO Implementing Non-Government Organization JCTE Joydevpur-Chandra-Tangail-Elenga km kilometer LA Land Acquisition LAP Land Acquisition Plan LAR Land Acquisition and Resettlement M&E Monitoring and Evaluation NTH Non-Title Holder PAVC Property Assessment and Valuation Committee PIB Public Information Brochure PMU Project Implementation Unit RAC Resettlement Advisory Committee RP Resettlement Plan ROW Right-of-Way SASEC South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation TOR Terms of Reference

This semi-annual social monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

ABBREVIATIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A. INTRODUCTION

B. IMPLEMENTATION OF THEJOYDEVPUR-CHANDRA-TANGAIL- ELENGA ROAD RESETTLEMENT PLAN AND RHD MULTISTORIED BUILDING RESETTLEMENT PLAN

1. IMPROVEMENTOF JOYDEVPUR-CHANDRA-TANGAIL- ELENGA ROAD 1.a Project Scope of Impacts 1.b Changes in Project Scope/Updates 1.c Updated Project Impacts During the Implementation of RP (JCTE Road) 2. CONSTRUCTION OF THE RHD HEADQUARTERS BUILDING 2.a Project Scope of Impacts 2.b Changes in Project Scope/Updates

3. IMPROVEMENT OF LAND PORTS (BENAPOLE AND BURIMARI)

4 STATUS OF LA RP IMPLEMENTATION (4 & 4.1 to 4.2) 5. STATUS OF RP IMPLEMENTATION (5.1 to 5.12) 6. SUMMARY OF MONITORING RESULT AND KEY FINDINGS 7. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

C. IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER SOCIAL ACTVITIES c.1. Consultation Meeting, Training/ Orientation on Safeguard

Policy, Gender, Core Labor Standards and HIV/AIDS and Human Trafficking Awareness/ Prevention for Project Implementers including ontractors/Staff

c.2. Consultation and Awareness Orientation on Gender

Mainstreaming, and HIV/AIDS and Human Trafficking for Women/Men in Affected Communities

c.3. Women Participation in Construction Activities

c.4. Report on Gender-Friendly Design Features included in the

New RHD Building

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is the third Semi-Annual Social Monitoring Report for the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Road Connectivity Project (the Project). The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) are financing the Project, which includes the following components: (i) Upgrading of Joydevpur-Chandra-Tangail-Elenga (JCTE) Road to a 4-Lane Highway, (iii) construction of a multistoried RHD Headquarters Building Complex at Tejgaon, Dhaka, and (iii) Improvement of Benapole and Burimari Land Port. The 70 km JCTE Road passes through Gazipur, and Tangail districts to Elenga in the North Central region of Bangladesh. Its upgrade will consist in converting the corridor into a 4 Lane Highway with 5 flyovers, 27 bridges and 60 culverts and the construction of separate lane(s) for slow moving vehicular traffic (SMVT). The construction of the project is divided into 4 packages. The objectives of the project is to help the Government of Bangladesh in achieving economic development and poverty reduction through improvement of transport efficiency and strengthening integrated road network by linking national, regional and district roads. The project once completed will provide benefits to the local people in terms of providing easy mobility or access to basic facilities and services (i.e., markets, hospitals/ clinics, schools, banks, place of work, etc.), it could reduce road accidents by installing road signs and implementing road safety measures, reduce travel time and people could maximize time to more productive activities. Overall, the JCTE Road will provide enhanced connectivity or access to 9 districts in the western part of the country and adjacent areas. The project has been designed in compliance with ADB’s Safeguard Policy (SPS) 2009 principles in managing Involuntary Resettlement: avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project and design alternatives; enhance, or at least restore the livelihoods of the displaced persons relative to pre-project levels; and improve the standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable persons. The RHD engaged the services of an NGO, Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) to implement the Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan (LARP) for the (i) Improvement of Joydevpur-Chandra-Tangail-Elenga Road (N-4), and the (ii) Construction of RHD Headquarters Building at Tejgaon, Dhaka. The contract with RHD was signed on 12 February 2014. Two RPs were prepared for the Project’s subcomponents: (i) Improvement of the JCTE Road from 2-Lanes to 4-Lanes Highway, and (ii) Construction of multistoried RHD Headquarters Building in Tajgaon, Dhaka. The RPs were guided by the legal instrument governing LA in Bangladesh, Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance II of 1982, and subsequent amendments in 1989, 1993, and 1994, and the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009.1 The two documents are disclosed on ADB’s website. The overall progress of the project in physical works for work packages (WPs) WP-01 to WP-04 as of 28 February 2017 is 23.537%. The percent of progress of the construction of the new RHD headquarters during the same period was 28.00%, and for the land ports: (i) 97.5% for Burimari Land Port; and (ii) 13.54% for Benapole Land Port. The cumulative average projected physical progress of the project in 4 WPs by June 2017 will be 39.67% and 42.546% for the new RHD headquarters; and over 37.53% for Benapole Land Port. The Burimari Land Port will be 100% completed by then. The Monthly Progress Report February 2017 for the Project’s Implementation of the LARP 1 Ibid

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submitted by the implementing non-government organization (INGO) tasked to implement the RPs for the Project, CCDB, stated that the revision of the design and LA plans with a total of 87.3475 acres of private and other agency’s land have been acquired for the construction of the 70 km JCTE 2 Lane Road to a 4 Lane Highway. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the District being the Acquiring Body, has the legal right to assess compensation for loss of property and pay compensation (CCL) to the persons entitled as prescribed under the law, and handover the land to the RHD (the Requiring Body).2 As of end of February 2017, the total amount disbursed for LAR is 60.02% for non-title holders (NTHs) and 22.30% for the title-holders (THs) for LAP 1 to 7 only. The total amount disbursed by CCDB for combined NTHs and THs as of 28 February 2017 was BDT 411.566 million. On the other hand, the total amount disbursed by DC Offices in Gazipur and Tangail District for LAR for THs BDT 2,984.859 million (64.09%) for LAP 1 to 7 only.

2 Monthly Progress Report for the Implementation of RP for the SASEC Road Connectivity Project. CCDB Feb. 2017.

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A. INTRODUCTION

1. Background of the Project

The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has undertaken the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Road Connectivity Project (the Project) for sub-projects, (i) Improvement of Joydevpur-Chandra-Tangail-Elenga (JCTE) Road to a 4-Lane Highway, (iii) construction of a multistoried new RHD Headquarters Building Complex at Tejgaon, Dhaka, and (iii) Improvement of Benapole and Burimari Land Port. The 70 km JCTE Road passes through Gazipur, and Tangail districts to Elenga in the North Central region of Bangladesh. The second subcomponent is the construction of the new RHD Headquarters in its government land. The new building will provide appropriate and/ or efficient services to the country particularly on road transport sector.

2. Project Impact, Outcome, Outputs, and Components The objectives of the project is to help the Government of Bangladesh in achieving economic development and poverty reduction through improvement of transport efficiency and strengthening integrated road network by linking national, regional and district roads. Specifically, the project will: (i) improve national and sub-national roads to provide rural farmers with better access to markets, social services and opportunities; (ii) secure Government resources for periodic maintenance; (iii) promote private sector participation in road maintenance; and (iv) improve road safety. Based on the project’s DMF, the impact of the project is “increased domestic and regional trade through Bangladesh”. The outcome of the project is “sustainable enhancement of international and domestic road connectivity”.3 The target performance indicators that will be measured to achieve the outcome include the following: (i) average travel time along project major trade roads reduced by 40% (from more than 3 hours); (ii) waiting time for border-crossing reduced by 10 hours (from 6.5 days); (iii) fatality rate along the project corridor reduced to 10% of the current level (i.e. 160 fatal accidents in 2008/2009 along the road); (iii) improved awareness on gender, child labour, HIV/AIDS and anti-trafficking; (iv) Backlog of maintenance reduced to 10% of the overall network, etc. Other indicators are included in the project’s DMF. There are three major project outputs included in the DMF: (i) Increased capacity of key section of an international trade corridor; JCTE section; (ii) Improved land ports (Benapole and Burimari); and (iii) Balanced institutional capacity of RHD in developing and maintaining roads and bridges. The project’s specific components include the following: (i) Improvement or upgrading of existing 70 km Joydevpur-Chandra-Tangail-Elenga (JCTE) 2-Lane Road to a 4-Lane Highway; (ii) Construction of 5 flyovers, 27 bridges and 60 culverts; (iii) Construction of separate lane(s) for slow moving vehicular traffic (SMVT) along the JCTE Road and improvement of Road Safety; and (iv) Construction of the RHD Headquarters Building Complex at Tejgaon, Dhaka. The JCTE Road is divided into 4 contract packages (CP), as follows: (i) CP1: Joydevpur-Kaliakoir Bypass N4-18.9 km; (ii) CP2: Kaliakoir Bypass-Dula Mari Road N4-18.0 km;

3 SASEC Road Connectivity Project, DMF. ADB

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(iii) CP3: Dula Mari Road - Tangail N4-22.4 km; and (iv) CP4: Tangail-Elenga N4-10 km. 3. Location of the Project The SASEC Road Connectivity Project covers two districts, namely:

1. Gazipur District. It has a total population of 2,031,891 as of 2005 based on the Bangladesh Statistics Agency and has a total area of 1,741.53 sq. km. The JCTE road project will affect two Upazila in the district: (i) Joydevpur; and (ii) Kaliakoir.

2. Tangail District. It has a total population of 3,605,083 (female population is 1,847,713 or 51.25%) in 2005 with a population density of 1,056/sq. km, and an annual population growth rate (APGR) of 0.90%. There are five (5) upazila located along the JCTE road covered by the project: (i) Mirzapur; (ii) Delduar; (iii) Basail; (iv) Tangail Sadar; and (v) Kalihati 3. The project also covers improvement of two land ports, namely: (i) Benapole Land Port, and (ii) Burimari Land Port. These are under the Land Port Authority of Bangladesh. 4. Overall Progress of Project Implementation The overall progress of the project in physical works for WP-01 to WP-04 as of 28 February 2017 is 23.537%. The percent of progress of the construction of the RHD headquarters during the same period was 28.00%, and for the land ports: 97.5% for Burimari Land Port; and 13.54% for Benapole Land Port. The cumulative average projected physical progress of the project in 4 work packages by June 2017 will be 39.67% and 42.546% for the new RHD headquarters building; and over 37.53% for the Benapole Land Port. The Burimari Land Port will be 100% completed by then. The Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) has been working close with all stakeholders to ensure that the contract services are provided as per “Contract for Consultants Services-Project Implementation Consultancy Services SASEC road Connectivity Project”. On the JCTE project, the PIC to date has been involved in the following activities: (i) reviewing the consulting engineering design to suit field conditions: the contractor’s technical specification documents; RHD’s request for engineering review and cost estimates; (ii) mobilizing staff for site survey; and (iii) land acquisition and resettlement issues. For the new RHD Headquarters and Burimari Land Port, the PIC is providing construction supervision services as per contract requirements. For the Benapole Land Port, the 10% mobilization advanced has been paid as of end of February 2017.

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Table 1 presents the overall progress of the physical and financial progress of the project, as of February 2017. Table 1: Overall Progress / Status of the Project

Item WP-01 (in %)

WP-02(in %)

WP-03(in %)

WP-04(in %)

RHD H.QBuilding

(in %)

Burimari Land Port

(in %)

Benapole Land Port

(in %)

Overall Physical Progress Cumulative Target till 28 February 2017

26.85 24.91 22.721 18.609 30.579 N.A 12.69

Achievement till 28 February 2017

18.5 27.527 22.383 25.738 28.00 97.5 13.54

Projected Physical Progress Target till June 2017

42.310 41.90 41.620 32.837 42.547 N.A 37.53

Projected Physical Progress Target till December 2017

60.990 58.85 57.115 48.582 77.542 N.A 69.01

Overall Financial Progress Cumulative Financial Progress achieved till February 2017

22.049 33.78% 27.81 %

30.72% 28.552% 90% 15.42%

Source: Monthly Progress Report 16, February 2017. SASEC Road Connectivity Project. B. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RESETTLEMENT PLANS (RPs) The Government of Bangladesh agreed to implement the ADB Safeguard Policy (SPS) 2009 to avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project and design alternatives; enhance, or at least restore the livelihoods of the displaced persons relative to pre-project levels; and improve the standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable persons. The RHD engaged the services of the Christian Commission for development in Bangladesh (CCDB) to implement the land acquisition and resettlement plan (LARP) for the (i) Improvement of Joydevpur-Chandra-Tangail-Elenga Road (N-4), and the (ii) Construction of RHD Headquarters Building at Tejgaon, Dhaka. The CCDB’s contract with RHD was signed on 12 February 2014 (vide Ref. No. CCDB/RU/1033/14). Monthly Progress Reports for the implementation of the RPs in the project have been submitted by the CCDB on a regular basis. Two RPs were prepared for the Project’s subcomponents: (i) Improvement of the JCTE Road from 2-Lanes to 4-Lanes Highway, and (ii) Construction of multistoried RHD Headquarters Building in Tajgaon, Dhaka. The preparation of the RPs were guided by the legal instrument governing LA in Bangladesh, Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance II of 1982, and subsequent amendments in 1989, 1993, and 1994, and the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009. The RPs were approved by the Ministry of Communications on 06 March 2014.4 The 1st semi-annual social progress monitoring report for the SASEC Connectivity Project’s LAR implementation was prepared in September 2015, the second in August 2016, and all were disclosed on the ADB website5. RHD has also a website (http://rhd.portal.gov.bd/) but the 2nd semi-annual social progress monitoring report is not published yet. This semi-annual social progress monitoring report covers updates and progress on the Project’s LAR implementation for the period September 2016 to end of February 2017 (for data provided by the INGO CCDB), and until March 2017 for additional updates relevant to LARP, social and gender data gathered by the PIC’s resettlement specialists during the site visits and consultations conducted in March 2017.

4 SASEC Road Connectivity Project, RP for JCTE Road (Feb. 2014). 5 https://www.adb.org/projects/40540-014/main#project-documents

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This report also includes updates and information on social and gender related activities relevant to the project (i.e., HIV/AIDS awareness for men and women labor force at the construction sites in Work Package 1 to 4, and the new RHD building in Dhaka; participation of women unskilled workers in civil works; training conducted by the PIC resettlement/ social specialists about the ADB involuntary resettlement policy and gender mainstreaming for the project management officers, contractors, foremen, and staff in WPs- 01 to 04, and the new RHD headquarters’ construction site. Minutes of the consultation meetings with the NTHs as well as some THs’ affected persons/ households are also included in this report. Pictures of the demolished structures (shops, residential units, restaurants, graveyards and the new location, etc. along the road project are also included in this report. Site visits, consultations using interview and focus group discussion (FGD) with the NTHs and THs affected by the project were conducted on the following dates: March 7, 9, 16, 18, and 24 2017. Progress of the implementation of the LAR and other relevant information will be included in the next semi-annual progress monitoring report due after 6 months. Table 2 presents the summary of the main LAR activities relevant to the project conducted by RHD/PIC and CCDB, and its status or progress.

Table 2: Summary of LAR Activities and Status Relevant to the Project

No. Main LAR Activities Relevant to the Project (as of 28 Feb 2017) Status 1 Organizational arrangement Completed

2 Reconnaissance visit of project alignment Completed

3 Training and mobilization of staff Completed

4 Taking over of Right of Way (ROW) along with Project Alignment As Per LAP Continuing for LAP-1,4,7

5 Liaison with Project Director, RHD, Deputy Commissioner, and Authorities to expedite service of the land acquisition process

Continuing

6 Establish Information Camp and Dissemination of Information Continuing

7 Preparation and Distribution of information, brochure, leaflets etc Continuing

8 Issuance of Notice by Deputy Commissioner and Assessment of DC's budget (In different section and districts

Continuing

9 Disbursement of Dc's LA cheque (CCL) to APs Including Assisting to DCs & EPs Continuing

10 Collection of CCL Continuing

11 Formation and approval of PAVC and GRC by coordinating with RHD, MoRTB, DCs & others

Completed

12 Joint Verification Survey Through Deputy Commissioners Continuing

13 Joint Verification Survey Through PAVC Continuing

14 Market Survey of Properties through PAVC Completed

15 Computerization and report generation of JVS and PV data Continuing

16 Preparation of ID File and Insertion of ID Number to All Entitled Persons Continuing

17 Reconciliation with DCs Compensation Budget Continuing

18 Identification of losses and preparation of compensation budget covering additional and other payments not covered by CCL

Continuing

19 Preparation of EP file & EC Continuing

20 Distribution of ID card to the EPs Continuing

21 Functioning of Grievance Redress Mechanism Started

22 Payment of compensation and resettlement benefits including additional payment to the Non-Title Holder and Title Holder EPs Finalization of Individual Entitlement by MIS for both direct and indirect losses

started

23 Special assistance to vulnerable EPs Under process

24 Assisting handover the land to contractor through RHD (contract & District wise) Continuing

25 Arranging of livelihood/skills training for vulnerable PAPs Under process

26 Reports/Information Dissemination to RHD, ADB and concerned authorities Continuing

27 Assistance to RHD in Maintenance of Records of Compensation and Disbursement

Continuing

28 Assisting to APs for relocation, resettlement and purchasing land Continuing

29 Monitoring land acquisition and other resettlement related activities Continuing

Source: CCDB Monthly Progress Report; and RHD/PIC Progress Report for SASEC Project, Feb. 2017.

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B.1 IMPROVEMENT OF JOYDEVPUR-CHANDRA-TANGAIL-ELENGA ROAD

B.1.a Scope of Impacts as Stated in the RP (February 2014) Overall, the JCTE Road will provide positive impacts to the people and communities such as easy access or mobility to 9 districts in the western part of the country and adjacent areas; greater access to basic facilities and services (i.e. markets, hospitals/ clinics, schools, banks, place of work, etc.), reduce road accidents by installing road signs and implementing road safety measures including foot bridge, underpass, overpass, etc. Enhanced road connectivity will also reduce travel time and people could utilize time wasted in heavy traffic jams into more productive economic activities. The JCTE road sections are always busy daily with all sorts of vehicles including buses, private vehicles for daily commuters, trucks loaded with agricultural products and goods for delivery to Dhaka, Gazipur, Tangail and other districts and sub-districts, as well as going to the borders of Bangladesh. Commercial establishments, markets and smalls shops and businesses are located along road sides, and informal settlers are occupying the right-of-way (ROW) in some road sections. Once the JCTE road has been widened and improved, the traffic jam will be addressed or decongested which would make travel time faster and convenient. Overall, the project is expected to bring economic progress and social development to the affected areas and population, as well as in the borders of countries adjacent to Bangladesh. There are also potential social risks that may arise associated with the road project such as loss of arable lands, displacement of persons/households and commercial establishments due to land acquisition and resettlement issues caused by the road widening and improvements. As stated in the RP (updated in February 2014), the proposed improvement of the JCTE Road will require acquisition of 35.43 ha of land. In addition to LA, the project will require demolition of housing structure (about 375 households) and will require displacing 2,144 commercial establishments. As stated in the RP (updated in February 2014), the project will affect about 12,115 people. By the end of July 2018, i t is expected that the project will affect about 11,300 persons (or a reduction in the number of APs). The Table 3 below shows the latest summary of project impacts.

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Table 3: Summary of Project Impacts

No. Summary of Project Impact Total 1 Total quantity of land (ha) affected 35.4188 2 Total physically displaced households 4,292 3 Total financially displaced households 518 4 Total demolished residential households 375 5 Total commerce and business enterprises (CBEs) affected (small and medium

scale) 101

6 Total residential cum commerce and business enterprises (CBEs) affected (small and medium scale)

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7 Total commerce & business enterprises (CBEs) affected (large scale) 58 8 Households losing other type of structure 109 9 Total community property (CPR) affected 85 10 Total quantity of structure affected (in sq ft.) 1,340,524 10.a Total quantity of residential structure affected (in sq ft) 231,590 10.b Total quantity of commercial structure affected (small and medium) (in sq. ft) 729,000 10.c Total quantity of residential cum commercial structure affected (small and medium)

(in sq ft) 222,498

10.d Total quantity of large scale commerce and business enterprises affected (in sq. ft) 85,702 10.e Total quantity of other types of structure 13,158 10.f Total quantity of community property (CPR) affected 58,576 11 Total number of toilets affected 288 12 Total number of tube wells affected 208 13 Total number of trees on private land affected 18,264 14 Number of trees on government land affected 32,934 15 Number of women headed HHs affected 126 16 Number of vulnerable HHs affected (female=140; male=438) 578 17 Number of wage labourers 2,205 18 Number of residential tenants 255 19 Number of commercial tenants 1,173 20 Number sharecroppers 4 21 Number business units (running business) 2,885

Note: CCDB Monthly Progress Report, Feb. 2017. The project impacts were considered in view of the Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance II (1982) of the Government of Bangladesh, and the ADB SPS 2009. The total estimated cost for the implementation of the RP is about BDT5900/00 million (5.90million) equivalent to USD 76.62 million (1 USD=77 BDT). For LA alone the estimated cost is over $61.04 million (79.66% of the total budget) due to high value of land along the industrial and garment belt in Gazipur covered by the JCTE Road. When the total land acquisition for LAP 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 will be completed, the value of land may be changed after getting the final estimate from the DC offices and CCDB.

B.1.b Changes in Project Scope/ Updates on the RP for JCTE Road

Land acquisition proposal for improvement of the Joydevpur-Chandra-Tangail-Elenga Road has been carried out mainly using available government land. However, additional lands are required, where existing road reserves were not adequate to accommodate the second 2-lanes and slow moving vehicular traffic lane and where the road must be substantially straightened. Efforts have been made to minimize projects impacts caused by road widening. For instance, a longer and higher flyover will be constructed at Konabari and Chandra intersection Lotifpur, Shohagpur Railway overpass in Gazipur Districts to avoid the relocation of many Garment factories, commercial centers and other big business establishments; and also Tangail Flyover at Tangail District. In addition, other structures such as footbridge, overpass, underpass and other facilities based on local demand of project will also be constructed. These are essential to ensure the safety of the people crossing the busy roads.

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Road sections with shops, structures affected by the road widening is focused on one side of the road instead of both road sides. In LAP- 2 (WP-01), the road alignment was shifted on the other side of the road to avoid high costs for the multistoried concrete building (Korean Garments Factory). On the other side of the road, the fence and part of the building will be affected but the damage is minor compared to the previous plan which would demolish a greater part of the Korean Garment Factory.

There will also community structures or properties affected by the project such as 8 schools and college, 19 mosques and 1 Hindu temples (mandir), although most will only be partially affected (only boundary walls or fence). There are 258 individual graves in a cemetery without land titles that will be affected within the 7 LAPs. Grave owners have already shifted or transferred the graves to the new location, after the affected persons/ households (through the graveyard committee) have received the compensation. One Hindu graveyard is located in WP-02 has been relocated after the Hindu Graveyard Committee has received the payment from CCDB. The cremation facility has been retained, and the concrete boundary wall will be reconstructed after the road construction has been completed.

Left: The Hindu Graveyard (Mirdewhata Cremation Center), NTH in LAP 4. Right Picture: The Burner was retained to mitigate resettlement impacts

(located on RHD land). March 18, 2017):

The second Hindu graveyard and cremation facility will no longer be affected by the project because the road alignment was shifted on the other side (see picture below). On the other side of the road in LAP- 6, one graveyard (Jamurky Graveyard) with 183 graves (NTHs) was affected. This was relocated to a private land after the AHs have received the payment. The Graveyard Committee Officers have expressed that they need help for the processing of the registration of the lot (new graveyard). One of the graves belong to a national hero whose remains were already transferred to the new location, with a ritual (see picture below in the middle). There were no other complaints from the APs, and they have expressed gratitude for the payment made by the RHD through CCDB.

Left picture: Existing Hindu graveyard and cremation facility is no longer affected by project. Right picture: The new graveyard (previously located on RHD property, within the ROW).

Other affected mosques, schools and other structures located along the SASEC Road Project are shown in Appendix A1 to A.4 and under Common Property Resources (CPRs) in page 22 of this report.

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Left: The officers of Jamurky Graveyard Committee are having a meeting with

the PIC’s resettlement specialists and INGO CCDB Field Coordinator on 18 March 2017. Right picture: The previous graveyard located on the ROW affected by the road project; now the graveyard has been transferred to a

safer place (ricefield) a private land few meters away from the road.

B.1.c Updated Project Impacts During the Implementation of RP (JCTE Road)

As stated in the CCDB Monthly Progress Report for February 2017 (submitted to RHD on 15 March 2017), as per revision of the design and the LA plans, a total of 87.3475 of land have been acquired for the construction of 70 km JCTE Road from 2-Lane Road to 4-Lane Highway for LAPs 1 to 7. There will also be an additional quantity of lands to be acquired under Land Acquisition Proposals (LAP) 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12. By the end of July 2018, the project will affect about 11,300 persons. There will be minor change in the number of EPs, as per correction of the DC’s document. The number of affected persons for Land Acquisition Proposals (LAP) 1 to 7 is 1,015 with 9% females. The number may still increase because LAPs 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 are not yet finalized, and is expecting to be finalized in September 2017. The number of affected persons will be updated in the next semi-annul social progress monitoring report.

An additional 9.3691 acres or 3.7931 hectares (ha) will have to be acquired under 5 additional LAPs numbers 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. The LAPs numbers 8, 9, and 11 were submitted by the RHD to the DC offices of Gazipur and Tangail for some pocket area of land at different spots covering the total road length 69.30 km of JCTE Road under the SASEC 1 Road Connectivity Project, and submitted the same to DC offices. For LAP No.8, issued notice U/S-3 and joint survey commenced on 21/03/2017. Video has been done and revised proposal including the forest / horticulture recorded land included in the proposal, expecting handover date by the DC office to RHD will be not later than 30 September 2017.

For the additional LAP-9, issued notice u/s-3 and joint survey has been done; and also notice u/s-6 issued and joint survey have been completed including pricing of land. Preparation of detailed estimates of the structure is in progress, and is expecting to handover the land by the concerned DC office to RHD not later than 30 September 2017.

The additional LAP-10 is under process (new proposal) as per instruction by the Ministry of Roads Transport and Bridges (MORTB) and the Ministry of Land (MOL). There was no previous LA reference; the property belongs to “Reshom Board” (a government organization), it is a government land6. The process is ongoing and once approved will be sent to the City Corporation Land Acquisition Committee (CLAC). The government property is expecting to be handed over by the concerned authority to RHD on or before 30 September 2017. For additional LAP-11, Land Acquisition will have to be done in some pocket areas of land at different spots or location covering chainage from Ch.25+035 Km to Ch.69+300 km of JCTE Road, for which District Land Acquisition Committee (DLAC) has completed and notice u/s-3 to be issued and remaining steps of Land Acquisition from concerned DC office will have to be completed is expecting to handover the land by concerned DC office to RHD on or before 30 September 2017.

6 “Reshom Board” is a government organization / agency in Bangladesh tasked to manufacture a traditional cloth.

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For additional LAP-12, land aacquisition will be done in some pocket areas of the government land at different spots or location within the chainage Ch.6+800 km to Ch.7+000 km (Ansar Academy under the Home Affairs Ministry) and at Ch.18+100 to Ch.18+300 km (Fire Brigade, also under the Home Affairs Ministry) at JCTE Road under SASEC Road Connectivity Project. The land aacquisition activity has already started. There is a need for Inter-Ministerial meeting to take consent or agreement from these government authorities/ agencies. The land aacquisition process is in progress jointly by the RHD and concerned DC offices, and expecting to handover the land by the concerned Govt. authority to RHD on or before 30 September 2017. To expedite the land aacquisition activities relevant to the project, an advance payment has been made by the RHD to the concerned DC Office of Gazipur for (LAP-8) amounting Tk.20000000..00 and DC office of Tangail for amounting Tk.22507596.00 for LAP-9 on the last week of June 2016. All lands and structures that will be affected in LAP 10, 12 are Government properties. Likewise, the land acquisition quantities required for LAP-1 to 12 will be about 87.4845 acres (35.4188 ha). The status of the LAPs within the Gazipur and Tangail Districts are shown in Table 4.

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Table 4: Status of LAPs 1 to 7 and the Additional 5 LAPs (8, 9, 10, 11 & 12) in Gazipur and Tangail District Offices, as of 28 February 2017

Sl. No.

LAP No.

LA Case No.

Chainage in km

Land Acquired in Acre in

Hectare (ha) District

Within Work

Package

LA Estimates in Taka / Million

Taka

Total Fund Placed to DC office Taka/

Million Taka Status

01. LAP-1 04/2014-15 0+000 to 8+730 Km

4.553 Acre (1.8433 ha)

Gazipur WP-1 Tk.789608045.09 (MTk.789.608)

Tk.789608045.09 (MTk.789.608)

Land handed over to RHD by DC office on 23/02/2016

02. LAP-2 03/2013-14 8+730 to 20+20 Km

7.140 Acre (2.8906 ha)

Gazipur WP-1 WP-2

Tk.533423510.78 (MTk.533.4235)

Tk.533423510.78 (MTk.533.4235)


03. LAP-3 08/2013-14 20+250 to 25+035 Km

8. 016 Acre (3.2453 ha)

Gazipur WP-2 Tk.452416685.10 (MTk.452.4166)

Tk.452416685.10 (MTk.452.4166)


04. LAP-4 06/2013-14 25+035 to 34+470 Km

11.8049 Acre (4.7793 ha)

Tangail WP-2 Tk.1462384407.61 (MTk.1462.384)

Tk.1462384407.61 (MTk.1462.384)


05. LAP-5 08/2013-14 34+470 to 42+000 Km

15.508 Acre (6.2785 ha)

Tangail WP-2 WP-3

Tk.406352435.46 (MTk.406.3524)

Tk.406352435.46 (MTk.406.3524)


06. LAP-6 01/2014-15 42+000 to 48+680 Km

16.1005 Acre (6.5184 ha)

Tangail WP-3 Tk.535978677.28 (MTk.535.9786)

Tk.535978677.28 (MTk. 535.9786)


07. LAP-7 02/2014-15 48+680 to 69+300 Km

14.733 Acre + BADC 0.260 = 14.993 Acre (6.0700 ha)

Tangail WP-3 WP-4

Tk.477356699.09 (MTk.477.3566)

Tk.477356699.09 (MTk.477.3566)


Sub-Total: 78.1154 Acres (31.6256 ha)

Tk.4657520461.24 (MTk.4657.5204)

Tk.4657520461.24 (MTk. 4657.5204)

Acquisition of additional quantities of Land under New LA cases are in Process

08. LAP-8 LA case no. 10/2015-16

0+000 to 25+035 km

3.319 Acre (1.343 ha)

Gazipur - - Tk.20000000.00

Notice u/s-3 and joint survey started from 21/03/2017. Video

have been done and revised proposal including Forest /

Horticulture recorded land included in the proposal and

expecting to be handover the land by DC office on or before

30/09/2017

09. LAP-9 LA case no. 11/2015-16

25+035 to 69+300 km

3.841 Acre (1.555 ha)

Tangail - - Tk.22507596.00

Notice u/s-3 and joint survey have been done and notice u/s-6

issued and joint survey completed. Pricing of land completed and estimate of

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Sl. No.

LAP No.

LA Case No.

Chainage in km

Land Acquired in Acre in

Hectare (ha) District

Within Work

Package

LA Estimates in Taka / Million

Taka

Total Fund Placed to DC office Taka/

Million Taka Status

structure is going on and expecting to handover the land to

RHD by DC office on or before 30/09/2017

10. LAP-10 New (to be given)

0+000 to 18+900 km

0.213 Acre (0.0862 ha)

Gazipur - - -

It is under process of new proposal as per instruction of

MORTB and MOL. Previous no LA reference and recorded as Reshom Board. Process is going on and for

approval it is to be sent to CLAC due to City Corporation area it is expecting that a Govt. property

will be handed over by concerned authority to RHD on or before

30/09/2017.


25+0835 to 69+300 km

1.718 Acre (0.6955 ha)

Gazipur - - -

DLAC completed and notice u/s-3 to be issued and remaining steps of LA from concerned DC office will have to be completed and a

expecting to handover the land by DC office to RHD on or before

30/09/2017.


6+800 to 7+000 km and18+100 km to

18+300 km

0.2781 Acre (0.1126 ha)

Gazipur - - -

Land activities started need Inter-Ministerial meeting to take

consent forms both Govt. authorities (Ansar Academy and

Fire Brigade). Acquisition process is going on jointly by

RHD and concerned DC office and expecting to handover the land by the concerned authority to RHD on or before 30/09/2017.

Sub-Total: 9.3691 Acres(3.7931 ha)

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Total: 87.4845 Acres (35.4188 ha)*

Tk.4657520461.24 (MTk.4657.5204)

Tk.4700028057.24 (MTk.4700.028)

Source: CCDB Feb.2017 Monthly Progress Report. Note: CCDB’s total is 87.3475 acres (as of end of Feb. 2017). Note:* The total was based on the discussion by the national resettlement specialist with Md. Rezaul Alam, Project Manager-2 (RHD SASEC Road Connectivity Project on 20 March 2017).

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A total of 578 vulnerable households in LAPs 1 to 7 are affected by the project. Of this number, 140 are female-headed HHs and 438 are male headed HHs, and 11 household heads have disability. Table 5 presents the breakdown of the vulnerable households affected by the project. The data are presented by category of vulnerability and LAP.

Table 5: Total Number of Vulnerable Households (Title &Non Title Holder HHs)

No. Particulars (Vulnerable Category)

Unit Quantity as per Joint Verification by PAVC Total

Affected Household

(HHs) LAP-1

LAP- 2

LAP- 3

LAP- 4

LAP- 5

LAP- 6

LAP- 7

1. Female Headed

(HH) No 16 31 35 35 45 66 57 285

2. Male Headed No 8 118 41 13 51 11 40 282 3. Disabled No 4 0 0 0 5 1 1 11 - No.

Total: No 28 149 76 48 101 78 98 578 Source: CCDB Monthly Progress Report. Feb. 2017. As stated in the RP, the vulnerable households whose annual income is within the threshold of Tk.72,000.00 or less including the households with disabled/ handicapped household heads are eligible to get one time grant (Tk.10,000.00 for male headed households and Tk.12,000.00 for female headed households). Skills training will also be provided to vulnerable households (at least 1 member per household). The entitled persons’ (EPs’) cost of training not exceeding Tk.8,000.00 will be provided for one member and Tk.5,000.00 for training regardless of training period. The skills training will be conducted after the payment of compensation. CCDB’s priority for the income generating is to assist the APs/ AHs in securing the requirements needed for opening bank accounts, as the compensation will be coursed through the bank. Some of the requirements needed include identification cards (IDs) for the APs, certification issued by the village leaders/District office, and other requirements needed by the bank. CCDB has also developed a software to computerize the census/ joint verification, market survey and the Property Assessment and Valuation Committee (PAVC) rate. This data is essential and will be used for preparing a database of all APs and to facilitate the preparation of payment debit voucher for individual EPs, updating of records, and for monitoring purposes. There are no changes in the numbers since the August 2016 Semi-Progress Monitoring Report. The skills training for the vulnerable EPs as per approved RPs budget will start early this year.

B.2 CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW RHD HEADQUARTERS BUILDING The cumulative progress achieved as of end of February 2017 for the construction of the new RHD Building in Dhaka, Bangladesh is 28.552%. Table 6 shows the progress of activities (civil works of the construction of the new RHD Building in Dhaka, as of 28 February 2017). Table 6 shows the the summary of the progress activities related to the construction of the new RHD Headquarters Building in Dhaka.

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Table 6: Progress Activities up to 28 February 2017

No. Activity Status (Progress) as of 28 Feb. 2017 1. General and

Site Facilities Site office, site laboratory, vehicle is functioning and maintenance of those continuing.

2. Civil Works

Building Part-2

a) Fifth floor slab casting completed. Sixth floor slab shuttering is in progress. Brick and plastering works are in progress.

Part-3 a) Fourth floor slab casting completed. Fifth floor slab rebar binding is

nearing completion. Brick and plastering works are in progress.

Part-4 a) All columns casting up to first floor slab is completed .Roof slab

shuttering and 3Nos stair works are in progress.

Auditorium: Part-1

a) Fifth floor slab casting completed. Sixth floor shuttering work is in progress.( Main bldg. part). Brick and plastering works are in progress.

b) 30% of Auditorium roof slab casting completed. Shuttering work of 2nd segment is in progress. Fair faced wall casting is in progress.

Open stair (south side) a) 80% of open stair casting completed.

Source: RHD/PIC Monthly Progress Report for SASEC Road Connectivity Project. Feb. 2017.

B.2.a Scope of Impacts as Stated in the RP (April 2012)

The construction of a multistoried headquarters building for the RHD in Tejgaon, Dhaka is ongoing. It is located on the RHD, government owned property. As stated in RP for this subcomponent (August 2012), a total of 2.555 ha land was expected to be used for the construction of the new RHD Headquarters building. At the time of writing, there were existing old offices/ structures currently being used by the RHD employees, including workshop areas and stock rooms for junks, etc. Some structures were built by RHD to provide accommodation for their staffs working in the premise. The consultant that prepared the RP for this component conducted an IOL and SES in the site in May - June 2012. The RP (April 2012), disclosed on ADB’s website, stated that there were 11 squatters/ displaced HHs (DHs) identified within the RHD multistory building area. Of this number, 8 were living with family and 2 HHs were running business by using part of the RHD made structures; 1 HH was going to be displaced from its owned built structure and expected to receive benefit as per the provisions in the Entitlement Matrix.

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B.2.b Changes in Project Scope/ Updates on the Design of the RHD Building

During a site visit and consultation meeting with the RHD Project Manager, Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) Engineers/ Consultants and Contractors at the site on 28 August 2016, it was confirmed that no people or households would be displaced due to the construction of the new RHD Building. The building is in the process of being constructed on a vacant lot with trees and old structures used as workshops or storage for junk materials or scraps that are no longer being used by RHD. The foundation of the building is being constructed. The existing old structures in the RHD compound are still being used by the employees of RHD as offices, and a few employees used part of the structure as temporary accommodation. During the site visit on 21 March 2017, the old structures are stll existing and no plan/ information yet if the said structures will still be demolished. The construction of the new RHD headquarters is in progress. RHD will provide the necessary assistance (i.e., accommodation should there be employees that may be affected or displaced in the future, when RHD demolished the structures/ offices in the existing RHD compound. During the site visit, no APs nor employees were displaced as the building and structures are located within the existing RHD property/ land. Shown below are some photos of the existing location of the new RHD Building, where the construction is in progress.

Left: RHD Headquarters Part 1); Right: RHD Headquarters (Part 2)

3. IMPROVEMENT OF LAND PORTS (BURIMARI AND BENAPOLE)

3.1 Burimari Land Port

The Contractor has completed the following works during the month of 28 February 2017. The item was Non tender which is approved by BLPA Authority. The filling work is 100% completed. The total percentage of up to date progress for Burimari Land Port is 97.50%.

3.2 Benapole Land Port

Notice of Award has been issued on 27 June 2016. 10% mobilization advance has been paid. The Contractor has completed the following works during the month of February 2017. The contractor has provided site office temporarily on rent basis, field laboratory, one vehicle and maintenance is continuing. Progress as of 28 February 2017 for the improvement of Benapole Land Port is 13.54% and financial progress is 15.42%.

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4. STATUS OF LARP IMPLEMENTATION As stated in the CCDB Monthly Progress Report for February 2017 (submitted to RHD on 15 March 2017), as per revision of the design and the LA plans, a total of 87.3475 of land have been acquired for the construction of 70 km JCTE Road from 2-Lane Road to 4-Lane Highway for LAPs 1 to 7. As stated in the RP (updated in February 2014), the project will affect about 12,115 people. There will also be an additional quantity of lands to be acquired under Land Acquisition Proposals (LAP) 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12. By the end of July 2018, the project will affect about 11,300 persons. There will be minor change in the number of EPs, depending on the DC’s document. The number of affected persons (for Land Acquisition Proposals (LAP) 1 to 7 is 1,015 with 9% females. The number may still increase because LAPs 8, 9, 10, and 11, 12 are not yet finalized. These will be finalized by the end of September 2017. An additional 9.3691 acres or 3.7931 hectares (ha) will have to be acquired under 5 additional LAPs numbers 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. The LAPs numbers 8, 9, and 11 were submitted by the RHD to the DC offices of Gazipur and Tangail for some pocket area of land at different spots covering the total road length 69.30 km of JCTE Road under the SASEC 1 Road Connectivity Project, and submitted the same to DC offices. For LAP No.8, issued notice U/S-3 and joint survey commenced on 21/03/2017. Video has been done and revised proposal including the fforest / hhorticulture recorded land included in the proposal, expecting handover date by the DC office to RHD will be not later than 30 September 2017. As of end of June 2016, the LA for LAP 1 to 7 has been completed. The DCs of Gazipur and Tangail Districts have been paid by RHD for the land acquired for the JCTE Road. LAPs for 8, 9 and 10 are in progress, and will be completed at the end of this year or in January 2017. As stated in the Monthly Progress Report in February 2017 for the Project’s Implementation of the LARP submitted by the CCDB, the revision of the design and LA plans has a total of 87,3475 acres of land which have been acquired for the construction of the 70 km JCTE 2 Lane Road to a 4 Lane Highway. A volume of physical and economic displacement will be affected due to the LA. Field visits have been conducted on March 7, 9, 17, 18 and 25, 2017 to conduct interview and/ or consultations with the NTHs and THs affected by the SASEC Road Project in WP 01 to WP-04. Consultations with the APs and the community management committees for the schools, and mosques affected by the project were conducted. In Vogra, Gazipur (under LAP- 1), the INGO CCDB mentioned that there were about 90 to 100 NTHs affected by the road project. Results of the interview conduced by the PIC’s resettlement specialists with some of the NTHs in Vogra, Gazipur have shown that they have already received the resettlement entitlements (compensation for the affected structures) last quarter of 2016 and some in January and February 2017. They occupied the RHD land for the past years but the temporary structures/ shops have been demolished or cleared when the road project started last year. All shops made of light materials have been demolished. One concrete structure/shop at the starting point in Vogra, Gazipur is being demolished (owner has already received the compensation n Jan-Feb. 2017). All of the previously NTHs (whose shops constructed on the ROW and were already demolished) were interviewed and they are happy of the LAR process, including the compensation received. Now, they were able to reconstruct their shops on their owned titled land located along the SASEC Road but outside the ROW. They have parcel of land located

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along the SASEC 1 road (private land). However, most of the NTHs whose shops were demolished have opted to go to their respective districts located outside the SASEC 1 areas, after receiving compensation for the affected structures (not available for interview during the PIC’s resettlement specialists’ site visit/ consultation held in March 2017). Others have rented a shop along the SASEC 1 road not affected by the project. See some pictures below taken in Vogra. The list of NTHs interviewed and information shared are included in Appendix A.

Left picture: A NTH on the left side used the money he received from RHD through CCDB to construct a new shop (much bigger and made of concrete) on his own land located in Vogra, along the SASEC road project. He has 15 shops/ units for rent. Middle Picture: A NTH used the money received from RHD/CCDB to repair the door/ front part of his shop partly damaged by the road project. Right picture: NTH transferred his shop

(pharmacy) to a private land he is renting. He used the money received from RHD/CCDB to construct a new shop/ pharmacy. All NTHs interviewed in Vogra are happy of the LAR process, the amount received, and the

long-term positive impact that the SASEC road project will bring to their business. Other NTHs transferred their shops to the other side of the road that will not be affected by the road project. Other NTHs returned

back to their districts and engage in business after they received the payment from RHD/ CCDB. Other pictures taken during the site visits and interview / consultations of the NTH/ THs are shown in Appendices A.1 to A.7, B and Conducted in March 2017.

4.1 Common Property Resources/ Structures Affected by the SASEC Road Connectivity Project

Some of the major common property resources (CPR) affected by the project, updates on land acquisition and compensation of resettlement entitlements, proposed location sites, and other relevant information gathered during the field visits/ consultations with the committee officers in March 2017 are presented below.

1. A multi-storey building/ mosque will be partially affected by the road project located in LAP -4 (Hatubanga, Gorai in Tangail district). The Mosque Committee Officers plan to demolish the building and construct a new mosque in another location within the same community, less than 1.0 km from the road and existing location of the mosque. There is an issue as regards ownership of the land where the mosque is located. The Mosque Committee mentioned that they have the legal documents to prove that it was constructed on a private property. The lot is owned by the father of one of the officers of the Mosque Committee. The mosque has been existing for 37 years. There are over 5,000 families with 100,000 population in Gorai. The Government Community Committee called WAQF also claimed ownership of the land where the mosque is constructed, and they said they have control over the property (mosque) thus, payment for resettlement entitlements should be paid to WAQF Committee and not to the Mosque Committee (Hatubhanga, Gorai, Barkata Jam-E-Mosque Commitee). The Deputy Commissioner’s Office of Tangail district has still to settle the issue, and a meeting was set on the last week of March 2017. Once

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the issue on ownership has been settled, the DC will pay for the land and the RHD through the INGO CCDB will pay the compensation for the affected mosque/ structure (replacement cost). The Mosque Committee has already indentified the location of the mosque (a private lot) which will be purchased once they received payment from the DC and CCDB. See pictures below for additional information.

Left picture: The existing mosque which has a pending issue on ownership located in Hatubanga, Gorai, Tangail district.

Right picture: The Mosque Committee Officers with the Project Implementation Consultant’s Resettlement Specualist (18 March 2017)

Left picture: Proposed location of the new mosque that will be constructed by the Committee, after the issue on ownership has been settled by

the DC Office in Tangail and received the compensation from the DC and the RHD through CCDB.

2. Chandra Junction Mosque and Market located in LAP -2 with 24 Shops

within the two-storey concrete building constructed on the government land (RHD). The proposed mosque is bigger (a three-storey concrete building) will be constructed on the government land (RHD property) located few meters from the existing location of the mosque and along the road. The mosque will be constructed by the contractor for Work Package - 01. The groundbreaking ceremony led by the Minister of the the Ministry of Religion and Culture (MRC) and attended by the RHD officers and staff, Project Implementation Consultants (PIC) for SASEC I Road Connectivity Project, and local people was held on 16 March 2017 (see pictures below).

Left picture: The existing Chandra Mosque constructed on RHD (2nd floor) and has 24 shops at the ground floor.

Right picture: The officers of the Mosque Committee during the consultation with the PIC resettlement specialists and the INGO CCDB Field Coordinator on 16 March 2017

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Left picture: The new location of the Chandra Mosque that will be constructed on RHD land.

Pictures were taken during the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Construction of the Mosque. Right picture: The Minister of the Ministry of Religion and Culture (beside the RHD

Project Manager and Staff), the PIC team leader/ consultants, local government Officials and residents of Chandra, Gazipur district.

There are 24 - shop owners who are renting the shops located at the ground floor of the Chandra Mosque Building. The Mosque Committee Officers and the shop owners confirmed that they have already received the resettlement compensation, and they will look for another place to rent and/or will put up new shops in another location. They have no complaints as they know that the land belongs to RHD and is now needed for the road widening, which they (businessmen) and local people will also be benefited. Some of the shop owners mentioned that the amount they received is not sufficient to construct a new shop due to high cost of construction materials. However they have expressed their gratitude to the government for the payment received which they said, is a great help for them to put up the same business in another location within Chandra (market area).

3. The Mirdewhata Jonab Ali High School (a 2-storey concrete building) as NTH in LAP-04. The school management committee in one school located along the road in WP-02 had expressed that they are happy and satisfied with the compensation costs/ value of the affected structures they received; they could construct a new 4-storey concrete secondary school, as the concrete fence (boundary wall) and part of the school that was demolished last year (affected by the project) was already old. The school management committee hired local people including women in civil works (i.e., breaking stones, bricks, clearing, etc.). The students were also given regular orientation on road safety by the teachers, and their plan is to construct a concrete fence as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the students. A temporary school made of galvanized iron sheets has been constructed, which also serves as a boundary fences/ wall for the safety of the students. Shown below are pictures of the Mirdewhata Jonab Ali High School during the site visit on 18 March 2017

Left picture: The international social resettlement specialist interviewing the female worker in the school affected by the road project last Aug. 2016). Middle picture:

The School Committee already started the construction of a 4-storey school building on the land owned by the school (government property).

The committee received the payment last year. Right picture: A temporary school made of galvanized iron sheets has been

constructed, while the concrete school building in not yet finished.

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4. Telirchala Dakkin Para Jam-e-Mosque Located in LAP-2. The mosque is partially affected by the road project. The Mosque Committee has already received the compensation for the affected structure and will demolish the partially affected parts of the mosque by end of the month (March 2017). The mosque will just be repaired/ improved and will still be on the same location (outside the RoW). Telirchala village has a total number of about 50,000 families with over half a million population. The Mosque Committee officers stated that they are satisfied of the compensation they received, although the amount will not suffice to construct or improve the mosque. They plan to solicit funds from the local people to augment the amount received as compensation for the affected structure. They are in favour of the SASEC road project as it will provide better access to the people, improve business in the area and help local people when travelling from one place to another, and will provide access to people to basic facilities/services.

Left above: The Mosque Committee Leaders during the site visit on 16 March 2017. The mosque is located along the SASEC road project.

Right picture: Consultation with the Mosque Committee and local residents of Telirchara village by the PIC resettlement specialists and CCDB Field Coordinator on 16 March 2017.

Picture above: The existing mosque with galvanized iron sheets for walling and roofing.

5. No.(31) Chandura Government Primary School in LAP-3 (located in

Chainage 15+400). The school will be partially affected by the road project, and will be relocated to the vacant lot few meters away from the existing school (outside the RoW) where students/teachers and staff, and parents will be safe from the risks of possible road accidents. The proposed location is far from the road compared to the existing which is too close to the road and has no boundary wall.

Left picture: The Government Primary School that will be affected by the road project. Right picture: The proposed location of the school (vacant lot located adjacent to the

existing school). Construction will start once payment has been received.

6. Uttar Gozaria Jam-E-Mosque Located in LAP - 3 (Chainage 23 +900). The

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Mosque Committee has already received payment for resettlement entitlements and has already identified the location where the new mosque will be constructed. The mosque is a concrete building and is not yet demolished. The Mosque Committee Officers mentioned that the amount they received is not enough to construct a new mosque. They also asked if the contractor could help them to fill-up soil on the proposed location of the new mosque, as it is located on lower grounds and is a flood-prone area. They could save a lot if the contractor could help them as they have the equipment. We advised the Mosque Committee Officers to discuss their concerns with the contractor and the DC officers. They understand the resettlement process and limited budget for resettlement. They will raise funds through solicitation from the local people. They are happy with the resettlement process and are in favour of the road project, as it will provide long-term benefits to the people, communities and districts as a whole. The mosque was constructed 4 years ago.

Pictures above: The Mosque Committee Officers and some local residents during the consultation done by the PIC’s resettlement specialists, and the CCDB Field Coordinator on 16 March 2017 at the mosque that will be demolished soon due to the road project.

7. Post Kamury Charpara Jame Mosque (Pucca Building) - LAP 5 (included

in LAP-5 and now under the new LAP- 9). The land acquisition (LA) process is in progress at the DC Office. The DC will pay for the land and structure, and additional amount (differential) will be paid by the RHD through the INGO CCDB. Previous meetings with the Mosque Committee Officers and the DC, and CCDB were held in August 2016 and another meeting 2 years ago. Joint assessment has been conducted, and the Mosque Committee plan to construct a new mosque in an adjacent location (outside the RoW) after they receive the resettlement entitlements. The land where the mosque is located is private owned. There are 400 families with 3,000 people in Post Kamury village. The Imam who was interviewed (Md. Abbas Ali Khan) mentioned that they will still raise funds from the local people, as the amount that they will received for the affected structures will not suffice to construct a new mosque and purchase a land.

Left picture: The mosque that will be partially affected (demolished) due to the project.

Middle picture: Consultation with the Imam of the mosque (Md. Abbas Ali Khan) by the PIC’s resettlement specialists and the CCDB Field Coordinator on 18 March 2017.

Right picture: The proposed location of the new mosque that will be constructed after the Mosque Committee received the resettlement entitlements

(vacant lot adjacent to the existing mosque).

8. Dulla Monsur Bottola Jame Mosque (“Pucca” or Concrete Building), NTH located in LAP-5 (Chainage 36+360). The mosque that was demolished last year was

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constructed on RHD land. A new mosque has been constructed on a private land purchased by the mosque committee after they received payment for resettlement from RHD through the INGO CCDB last November 2016. The new mosque (construction is in progress) is much bigger than the mosque (1-storey only) that was demolished. The current mosque will be a 2-storey building. Around 300 people pray at the mosque every Friday. The village has over 1,500 people (with 350 families). The mosque committee officers and local people consulted are happy of the road project but they raised concern on road safety. They proposed that a U-Turn road sign and safety measures (i.e., U-turn road sign, foot bridge and/or pedestrian lane, etc.) be installed in front of the existing mosque to ensure that the people who will go to the mosque will be safe when crossing the road. The mosque committee secretary will prepare a letter of request addressed to the RHD Project Manager.

Left picture: New mosque being constructed along the SASEC road. Right picture: The PIC’s resettlement specialists and the CCDB Field Coordinator having consultation with the Mosque Committee Officers and some local residents on 18 March 2017. Mosque Officers are: Md. Mainiel Haque, Head of the Mosque

Committee; Emarad Hossian, Cashier; Md. Aminur Rahman Khan, Comm. Member

9. Shuvollya Government Primary School (Pucca Building), TH located in LAP-5 (Chainage 38+650). The school committee has already received the payment from the DC last December 2016. The school has 215 students (110 girls and 105 boys), and 6 teachers and staff (100% female).The school will be totally affected by the project, and they will construct a new school that is safe from road accidents, located few meters from the existing road. The teachers suggested to construct a foot bridge to ensure the safety of the students when crossing the road. The teachers always provide road safety awareness to the students (as there is no boundary wall as of now). The Head mistress will send a letter to RHD to request for the construction of a footbridge to ensure the safety of the students when crossing the road (see pictures below).

Left and Middle pictures: The Government primary School located along the road project. Right picture: Consultation with the teachers and staff on 18 March 2017.

10. Shuvollya Shahi Jame Mosque (Pucca Building) as TH-LAP-5 (Chainage

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38+650). There is still a dispute on the mosque (as 2 committees are claiming ownership or control over the mosque). The case is being settled by the DC (in progress), and payment will be done by DC once the issue has been settled.

Picture above: The Shuvollya Shahi Jame Mosque and the Committee Officers

11. Choydara Shuvollya Jame Mosqu NTH in LAP -5. The old mosque has

been demolished and the mosque committee has already received the payment, and constructed a temporary mosque. There are over 200 people that go to the mosque every Friday. The village has over 80 families with 400 people. They have no complaints on the LAR process and are satisfied of the compensation received. Whatever is lacking, the committee will raise funds by soliciting from the local people (see pictures below).

Left picture: Location of the old mosque that was demolished. Right picture: Temporary mosque constructed outside the RoW.

4.2 Tentative Schedule for Implementation of the LARP

Table 7 shows the tentative schedule for the implementation of the LARP in the project .

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Table 7: Tentative Schedule of Land Acquisition and Implementation of Resettlement Plan (Revised)

LAP No.

LA Case No. Land to be

acquired (in acre)

District LA Estimate Placement of LA Fund

Land Hand

Over by DC to RHD

Joint Verification

by PAVC

PAVC‟s Pricing

Resettlement Estimate

Starting the Payment of

Resettlement Benefits

Remarks

1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1 4/2014-15. 4.553 Gazipur 14 Jan,16 31 Jan,16 2 3 Feb,16 16 Mar,16 12 May16 22 May,16 05 Aug 16 Column No. 7 & 12

subject to the

approval of the MORTB along with release of requisite

fund

2 3/ 2013-14 7.140 Gazipur 31 Mar,15 14 May 15 25 Jun15 14 Sep15 12 May 16 22 May 16 05 Aug 16

3 8/ 2013-14 8.016 Gazipur 24 June15 30 Jun 15 11 Aug15 30 Oct 2015 12 May 16 22 May 16 16 Aug 16

4 6/ 2013-14 11.8049 Tangail 07 Jan 16 20 Jun16 29 Sep16 20 Mar 2016 10 May 16 22 May 16 02 Aug 16

5 8/ 2013-14 15.508 Tangail 15 Feb,15 29 Mar15 16 Aug15 12 Jun15 10 May 16 22 May 16 09 Aug 16

6 01/ 2014-15 16.1005 Tangail 20 Aug, 15 10 Sep 15 20 Oct 15 07 Oct 15 10 May 16 22 May 16 09 Aug 16

7 02/ 2014-15 14.993 Tangail 30 Apr 2016 26 Jun 16 29 Sep16 15 Feb 16 12 May 16 22 May 16 22 Aug 16

8 10/2015-16 3.319 Gazipur 15 Apr17 10 June17 30 June17 31 Mar17 15 Apr 17 30 Apr 17 20 May 17

9 11/2015-16 3.841 Tangail 15 Apr17 10 June17 30 June17 31 Mar17 15 Apr 17 30 Apr 17 20 May 17

10 To be given 0.2781 Gazipur 30 Apr17 10 June17 30 June17 n/a n/a n/a n/a Govt.

11 To be given 1.581 Tangail 30 Apr17 10 June17 30 June17 31 Mar17 15 Apr 17 30 Apr 17 20 May 17

12 To be given 0.213 Gazipur 30Apr 17 10 June17 30 June17 n/a n/a n/a n/a Govt. possessi

Total 87.3475

Notes: The Non-title holder EPs will be considered from the date of video during notice undersection-3 for respective LAP’s as cut-off date. LAP 8 to 12, the DC will submit the LA estimate to RHD for payment. LA process is in progress but has not yet given the estimates (LA fund) to the RHD.

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5. STATUS OF RP IMPLEMENTATION

5.1 Institutional Arrangement and Capacity

The RHD under the MOTRB representing the Government of Bangladesh is the Executing Agency (EA) of the project. RHD is responsible for undertaking all studies, design, construction of the project, operation and maintenance of the project after its completion. RHD is mandated to undertake steps, as per the guidelines of the MRTB and advise of the Government, to secure the required funds both from external and internal sources for the implementation of the project. RHD is experienced in implementing ADB projects and its staff has a collective experience of over 20 years since its implementation of the Second Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance project under WB financing. RHD has carried out the following to ensure the smooth implementation of the RP: (i) Establish field offices and hire qualified staff; (ii) Select INGO with experience in Bangladesh in implementing RPs and related activities; (iii) Organize orientation and awareness building workshops, and capacity building for RHD staff involved in project implementation. As of this reporting period, the field offices (consultants, contractors and other related offices for the SASEC project) have been constructed and completed in the field, per contract package. These were constructed in RHD properties, vacant land prior to the construction, except in CP2 where in the field offices are located in a property owned by the contractor. RHD has also engaged the services of CCDB as the INGO for implementing the RPs for the project. The Notice to Proceed was issued by RHD to CCDB on 09 February 2014 and the latter was mobilized on 12 February 2014.

5.2 Project Implementation Unit - RHD

The PIU is headed by a Project Director, has already been set up within RHD. This unit is responsible for the implementation of the RP-assistance disbursement and resettlement of the DPs including income restoration. It will work together with the DCs for LA required for the project. Institutional arrangements required for the implementation of the RPs includes capacity augmentation of RHD head office, field offices, Deputy Commissioners’ Offices, appointment of the INGO, formation of various committees (i.e. GRC, PAVC, RAC, etc.). The Additional Project Director at the PIU Head Office will function as the Chief Resettlement Officer (CRO) who will have the overall responsibility relating to resettlement and rehabilitation policy guidance, coordination, planning, monitoring and reporting. Secretarial staff/ personnel at the PIU Head Office will assist the CRO. At the field level, the CRO will be assisted by the Project Managers (PMs of DCROs) and Deputy Project Managers (DPMs) or Resettlement Officers (ROs) and other field staff. The INGO will be engaged to implement the RPs. The resettlement expert of the project Implementation Consultant (PIC) would be engaged to carry out internal monitoring and evaluation of the project. The specific roles and functions of the agencies and committees involve in ensuring smooth implementation of RPs as described in the RPs for the project (Feb. 2014).7

5.3 RHD Field Offices

The role of the field offices is to coordinate with the Office of Deputy Commissioner for LA and CCL payment, possession of land, clearance of proposed ROW, etc. The Project Manager (PM) will monitor all resettlement and rehabilitation activities, and will be fully responsible for progress of civil works and project management. The DPM/ resettlement officer will assist the PM in discharging the duties. The RO will deal in all matters related to resettlement and rehabilitation.

7 RP for SASEC Road Connectivity Project (Feb. 2014).

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5.4 Deputy Commissioners’ Office(s) The Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office performs the key role in the RP implementation process. The DC has the legal responsibility of acquiring land and paying compensation directly to the EPs as the Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance-1982 and subsequent amendments made there under. The DC has also access to the official record and the legal/administrative authority for determining updated title of land eligibility of EPs for CCL for land as well as other assets, covered by the law. Conducting Joint Verification and market surveys, and reconciliation of the replacement cost will require a great deal of mutual understanding among the DCs’ offices, RHD and the INGO.

5.5 INGO (CCDB) The TOR issued by RHD to CCDB stated that the INGO shall help in the following activities: (i) gathering and sharing information during implementation of RP and establish transparency; (ii) conduct information campaign and community participation; and (iii) strengthen the capacity of the EA to deliver the services and to implement the RPs; involve the local people, women/ vulnerable groups in addressing resettlement-related concerns and benefit monitoring. The NGO shall have the following general scope of work:

(i) Recruitment, deployment and training of the HQ and field staff; (ii) Setting-up of office, equipment and implementation tools; (iii) Information and communication campaigns; (iv) Assist in collecting CCL; (v) Assist in LA; (vi) Carrying out additional census and IOL, if required for verification; (vii) Prepare supplementary LAP during implementation for any “left out”

land/plots or disputed area required for project implementation; (viii) Computerization of DC data (calculation sheet, DC Award, share

determination, etc.); (ix) Identification of EPs, participation in GRM/GRC, preparation of EP file,

entitlement card, payment statement, etc.; (x) Disbursement of resettlement benefits; (xi) Perform any resettlement-related technical services required by the EA; (xii) Preparation of monitoring and supervision reports to EA as agreed in the

contract; (xiii) Submission of project Completion Report (PCR) and detail statement of

expenditure against payment to the APs and EPs.

5.6 Resettlement Management Committees (RMCs) The RMCs assist in facilitating RHD for timely relocation from the required land and deliver project sponsored resettlement benefits as designed in RP. The RMCs will work together with RHD, PAVC, District Administration, GRC, RAC and other Committees. There were 7 RMCs formed in January 2016.

5.7 Property Assessment and Valuation Committee (PAVC) The PAVC is responsible for undertaking a plot to plot survey in the affected areas, using a structured questionnaire for determining the actual quantum of losses suffered by the AP; compare the data with the assessment made by the DC, and establish the estimate of compensation for LA, loss of livelihood and resettlement using the loss data and current replacement cost of lost assets ascertained by the PAVC; to verify the survey result in the areas where land will be acquired for the project and establish the current market price. The PAVC consists of the following: (i) 1 representative of RHD, minimum at the level of Sub-divisional Engineer to be nominated by the PD, RHD, as convener; (ii) 1 representative

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of the DC to be nominated by concerned DC; and (iii) Area Manager of the INGO. A total of 7 PAVCs were formed since July 2016.

5.8 Resettlement Advisory Committee (RAC)

The INGO is tasked to work / organize the RAC during the project implementation stage at each area with the approval of PD of the JCTE Road section in order to involve local communities and DPs in the process. The RAC shall ensure local participation, provide local inputs and assist in all matters related to the implementation of the RP. The RAC consists of the following: (i) 1 representative of RHD, at least of the Executive Engineer level, to be nominated by the PD, RHD as chairman; (ii) Area Manager of the INGO as Member-Secretary; (iii) Representative from CBO; (iv) Representative of Women EPs; (v) Elected representatives of the area; (vi) local teacher; and (vii) Local Imam of Mosque. As of end of March 2017, setting of the RMCs is in progress. Details on this will be included in the next semi-annual social progress report.

5.9 Resettlement Specialist (RS) / Consultants

The RS were hired by the EA under the PIC (international and national experts). The international and national RS will monitor the day-to-day progress in RP implementation and also prepare the monthly progress report to be included in the overall monthly progress report of the project. The inputs of the international RS will be intermittent and will be assisted directly by the national RS for the project. The Resettlement Consultants/ Specialists acting on behalf of the project and RHD will ensure that sound methodologies and practices are used in the implementation of the RP; will advise on any changes in the modalities of the implementation work, participate in meeting with the INGO and RHD, and monitor the work of the INGO in the field; and will review on behalf of the PD, RHD the implementation progress report submitted by the INGO on a regular (monthly) basis.

5.10 Compensation and Benefits

As of end of February 2017, the total amount disbursed for LAR is 60.02% for NTH and 22.30% for the THs for LAP 1 to 7 only. The total amount disbursed by CCDB for combined NTHs and THs as of 28 February 2017 was BDT 411.566 million. On the other hand, the total amount disbursed by DC Offices in Gazipur and Tangail District for LAR for THs BDT 2,984.859 million (64.09%) for LAP 1 to 7 only. The APs were assisted by the CCDB in securing the requirements for opening bank accounts (i.e., IDs, taking photos needed for the ID, preparing certification for signature by the village district heads to authenticate or validate identity of the APs; helping the APs open bank accounts in accredited banks near the places of the APs; and other preparatory steps prior to the release of the checks, which will be presented by the APs to bank for deposit/ encashment. The CCDB found these steps challenging and time consuming process, although the process is considered as an empowering process for the APs, as most of them have experienced opening bank account for the first time. Table 8 shows the status of compensation fund placed to DCs for LA, and Table 9 presents the status of Compensation Disbursements to the Affected Persons, with a progress of about 62.05% as of 28 February 2017.

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Appendix 8: Status of Compensation Fund Placed to DCs for LA LAP No.

LA Case No. Chainage in km

Land to be

acquire

District LA Estimate (Taka)

Total Fund Placed (Taka)

Remarks

1 LA Case No.4/2014-15.

0+000 to 8+730

4.553 Gazipur 78,96,08,045.09 78,96,08,045.09

2 LA Case No.3/2013-14

8+730 to 20+250

7.140 Gazipur 53,34,23,510.78 53,34,23,510.78

3 LA Case No.8/2013-14

20+250 to 25+035

8.016 Gazipur 45,24,16,685.10 45,24,16,685.10

4 LA Case No.6/2013-14

25+035 to 34+470

11.8049 Tangail 146,23,84,407.61 146,23,84,407.61

Final payment

20 June 2016

5 LA Case No.8/2013-14

34+470 to 42+000

15.508 Tangail 40,63,52,435.46 40,63,52,435.46

6 LA Case No.1/2014-15.

42+000 to 48+680

16.1005 Tangail 53,59,78,677.28 53,59,78,677.28

7 LA Case No.2/2014-15.

48+680 to 69+300

14.733+ BADC 0.260

Tangail 47,73,56,699.92 47,73,56,699.92 Fund placed on 26 June

2016

8 LA Case No.10/2015- 16

8+730 to 25+035

3.319 Gazipur 2,00,00,000.00 Advance Paid. To be estimated

9 LA Case No.11/2015-

25+035 to 69+300

3.841 Tangail 2,25,07,596.00 Advance Paid. To be estimated

10 To be given 0+000 to 18+900

0.2781 Gazipur To be estimated

11 To be given 64+700 to 65+200

1.581 Tangail To be estimated

12 To be given 06+800 to 07+000

0.213 Gazipur To be estimated

Total 87.3475 465,75,20,461.24 470,00,28,057.2 Source: CCDB Monthly Progress Report. Feb. 2017

Table 9: Status of Compensation Disbursements to the Affected Persons LAP No.

District Quantity ofTitle Holder

EPs

PaidCompensation to Title Holder EPs

Progress in %

1 Gazipur 477 232 48.64

2 Gazipur 852 199 23.36

3 Gazipur 664 382 57.53

4 Tangail 94 659 69.51

5 Tangail 66 633 94.62

6 Tangail 69 580 83.94

7 Tangail 70 418 59.71

Total 5,001 3,103 62.05%

Source: CCDB Monthly Progress Report. Feb. 2017. Note: EP’s quantity will be minor changed as per correction of DC’s documents.

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The status of financial progress of disbursement of compensation to the APs by the DCs is shown in Table 10, wit a progress of about 64.09% as of end of February 2017.

Table 10: Status of Financial progress of Disbursement of Compensation to the Affected Persons by Deputy Commissioners

LAP No.

District

Approved estimate

Disbursement of Compensation

Progress in (%)

1 Gazipur 789,608,045.10 414,681,008.70 52.52

2 Gazipur 533,423,510.78 324,319,388.01 60.80

3 Gazipur 452,416,685.10 270,805,699.66 59.86

4 Tangail 1,462,384,407.61 979,619,163.73 66.99

5 Tangail 406,352,435.46 353,432,875.43 86.98

6 Tangail 535,978,677.28 397,960,316.67 74.25

7 Tangail 477,356,699.92 244,040,808.42 51.12

Total 4,657,520,461.24 2,984,859,260.62 64.09

Source: CCDB Monthly Progress Report. Feb. 2017 On the basis of Joint Verification Survey and determination of replacement value by Property Assessment and Valuation Committee (PAVC), the CCDB has prepared Resettlement Budgets for LAP 01 to 07 under Gazipur and Tangail. The Budget has been submitted to Roads and Highways Department (RHD) then RHD sent the Budget to the MORTB for approval. The Ministry approved the Resettlement Budget vide Memo No: 35.00.0000.029.07.062.13-262 dated. 19 June 2016.

After approval of the Resettlement Budgets by the Ministry, the RHD placed the 1st

installment of fund with CCDB for disbursement of resettlement benefits among the affected Persons. The following Tables show the LAP wise physical and financial Progress of disbursement of Resettlement benefits respectively. Table 11 shows the Status of Physical Progress of Disbursement of Compensation and Resettlement to the Non-Title holder Entitled Persons (RHD through INGO CCDB), with 60.02% as of 28 February 2017.

Table 11: Status of Physical Progress of Disbursement of Compensation

and Resettlement to the Non-Title holder Entitled Persons

(RHD through INGO CCDB)

LAP No.

District Nos. of Non- Title-holder EPs

Payment of Compensation

and Resettlement

Benefits

Progress in (%)

Remarks

1

Gazipur

1238 568 45.88

Payment started on 02 August 2016 2 Gazipur 1525 749 49.11

3 Gazipur 980 421 42.96

4 Tangail 1034 786 76.02

5 Tangail 295 281 95.25

6 Tangail 819 638 77.90

7 Tangail 384 323 84.11

Total 6,275 3,766 60.02

Source: CCDB Monthly Progress Report. Feb. 2017 Note: EP’s quantity will be minor changed as per correction of alignment and GRC’s recommendation.

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Table 12 shows the physical progress of disbursement of differential of compensation and resettlement benefits to the THs through RHD and CCDB, with 22. 30% (DCs’ payment) as of 28 February 2017.

Table 12: Status of Physical Progress of Disbursement of Differential of Compensation and Resettlement Benefits to the Title holder Entitled Persons (RHD

through INGO CCDB) LAP No. District Nos. of

Title- holder

EPs

Paid Compensatio

n to Title Holder EPs

(By DCs)

Payment of Differential andResettlement Benefits on

the DC’s Payment

Payment of Business and

Rented-in under DC

Total Paid as

per DC'spayment

Progress in (%)

on DC’s Payment

Remarks

1 Gazipur 477 232 84 23 107 46.12 2 Gazipur 852 199 49 11 60 30.15

3 Gazipur 664 382 68 29 97 25.39

4 Tangail 948 659 63 167 230 34.90

5 Tangail 669 633 98 60 158 24.96

6 Tangail 691 580 40 40 6.90 7 Tangail 700 418 0 0 0 - Payment

will start soon

Total 5,001 3,103 362 330 692 22.30

Source: CCDB Monthly Progress Report. Feb. 2017 Note: There was minor change on EP’s quantity as per correction of DC’s documents.

Table 13 presents the status of financial progress of disbursement of compensation and resettlement to the NTHs and THs (RHD through CCDB), with an overall progress of 36.09% as of 28 February 2017.

Table 13: Status of the Financial progress of Disbursement of

Compensation and Resettlement to the Title and Non-Title Holder Entitled

Persons (RHD through INGO CCDB) LAP No. District Approved estimate

excluding contingency and

others

Allocated Fund

Disbursement ofCompensation

and Resettlement

Progress in (%) on

Approved Estimate

Remarks

1

Gazipur

235,551,484.32

112,471,271.00 47.75

Payment Started on

02 Aug 2016 2 Gazipur 222,947,953.27 98,006,942.00 43.96

3

Gazipur

118,923,859.55

60,00,00,000 47,520,421.00 39.96

4 Tangail 255,099,722.82 68,599,022.00 26.89

5 Tangail 86,841,911.96 38,520,007.00 44.36

6 Tangail 103,872,478.02 22,967,594.00 22.11

7 Tangail 117,102,867.38 23,480,859.00 20.05

Total 1,140,340,277.32 411,566,116.00 36.09

Source: CCDB Monthly Progress Report. Feb. 2017

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5.11 Disclosure and Public Consultation A two-page information leaflet (2 pages) and a resettlement public information brochure (12 pages) in Bangla language for the SASEC Road Connectivity Project were prepared by RHD. The 2-page information leaflet contains a memo issued by the MORTB for the creation of setting up of a PAVC, GRC, and other resettlement related committees. It contains a brief description about the project, the tasks/functions of the PAVC, GRC and the GRM process, and whom to contact should have grievances or complaints related to the project. The resettlement public information brochure includes the following information: (i) Introduction about the project; (ii) Project description; (iii) LA Impacts; (iv) Mitigation Measures; (v) Resettlement Programs/ Activities, (vi) Resettlement entitlement matrix, functions of the following agencies/bodies: PAVC, GRC and how to address/ whom to contact if APs have complaints; (vii) Requirements/ documents needed for disbursement of payment to the APs; (viii) How APs could be assisted by RHD/ CCDB and other agencies; where to obtain information/assistance; and (ix) Address/contact details for getting the compensation; and (x) Address. Contact details of the GRM/ GRC. Copies of these were distributed to the APs during consultation meetings conducted in the affected areas from August to September 2016. Figure 3 shows the cover page of the resettlement information brochure with 13 pages. A total of 9,240 copies have been distributed to the APs (NTH and THs) since December 2015 to end of February 2017.

Figure 3: Cover Page of the Resettlement/ LA Information Brochure

Source: RHD

Consultations with the APs were conducted by the project team in the affected areas for the period August to September 2016. The Team consists of representative from RHD, CCDB (INGO) and some field staff. The international and national resettlement specialists conducted follow-up field visits and consultations on 23 August and 1 September 2016 in LAP 1-7 under Contract Package 1 to 4. Follow-up consultations with the APs were conducted by CCDB in the project areas on until December 2016, and resumed the consultations from January to February 2017. The PIC resettlement specialist conducted follow-up consultations with some NTH and THs in March 2017. A total of 307 people (APs) were consulted in January and February 2017. Of which, 281 are males and 26 were females. The attendance sheets (registry or list of people consulted are shown in Appendices).

5.12 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Based on consultations with RHD, CCDB and the Field Staff/ Officers (contractors and consultants), the reported r recorded grievances are those discussed under CPRs, such as the mosques where there are two groups or committess claiming control or ownership (and to

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whom the payment will be given). The were several meetings already conducted and the cases are being attended to by the concerned DCs. The RHD through the INGO CCDB periodically monitor the cases, and RHD is updated. All pending issues are also stated in the Monthly Progress Report prepared and submitted by CCDB to RHD. The people are aware of the GRM and GRC, and contact details should they have complaints/ grievances. These are stated in the information brochure distributed by CCDB to the affected persons. RHD and INGO have staff or representatives assigned in the field, and the affected people could ask questions and the RHD/CCDB representatives could clarify. The public information brochure contains details about the project, entitlement matrix, whom to consult/ what agency and the contact person. The people in the affected communities are informed about the GRM/GRC during consultations. Table 14 shows the list of structures affected by the road project which have pending LAR issues and concerns. Details of the results of the consultation meetings with the mosques/ schools committees were already discussed under the CPRs section of this report, and will also be included in the resettlement DDR for the project.

Table 14. Hot Spots as Stated in the CCDB Monthly Progress Report (Feb. 2017): SL . No.

Particulars Chainage in km

Remarks

1 Finalization of disputed land including structures (claiming ownership by the Department of Forest) which paid to the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Gazipur (Plot No. 364-365) under LAP 1.

8+200 -

2 Vogra Junction Mosque and Grave 0+00 Paid 3 Telirchala Dakkin Para Jame Mosque 9+360 Paid

4 Bangladesh Scout 733 meter long boundary and other structures

10+180 Paid

5 31 No. Government Primary School 15+400 - 6 Chandra Junction Mosque and Market will be constructed by the

contractor 16+960 -

7 Uttar Gozaria Jame Mosque 23+900 Paid RV 8 Hatubanga (Gorai) Area under LAP 4 bothsides structures including

the multistoried building and community properties 26+840 Alignment under

revision 9 Mirwewhata Cremation Center (Shosan Ghat) with Burner (as non-tite

holder) - LAP 4 31+400 Paid RV

10 Mirdewhata Jonab Ali High School (2-storied “Pucca” or concrete Building) as non-title holder - LAP 4

31+900 Paid RV

11 Post Kamury Charpara Jame Mosque (Pucca or “concrete” Building) - LAP 5 (included in the LAP under te new LAP 9)

35+420 New LAP 9

12 Dulla Monsur Bottola Jame Mosque (Pucca Building) as non-title holder - LAP 5

36+360 Paid RV

13 Shuvollya Shahi Jame Moaque (Pucca Building) as title-holder - LAP 5 38+650 - 14 Shuvollya Govt. Primary School (Pucca Building) as title-holder in LAP

5 38+650 -

15 Choydana Shuvollya Jame Mosque (Pucca Building) as non-title holder - LAP 5

39+700 Paid RV

16 Jamurky Graveyard containing 183 graves as non-title holders - LAP 6 44+500 Installment basis (payment of

replacement cost almost completed)

17 Jamurky Cremation Center (Mohashosan Ghat) containing 12 garves as non-title holders - LAP 6

44+500 -

18 Finalization of new proposed LAP 8 to 12. All - Source: CCDB Monthly Progress Report. Feb, 2017.

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6. SUMMARY OF MONITORING RESULTS AND KEY FINDINGS The following are the key findings and observations during the field visits and consultations with RHD, CCDB, Field Office Engineers/Consultants and Contractors, and separate consultations with women and affected persons in the field (by LAP and WP).

1. Civil works in the road project and in the new RHD headquarters building are in progress. Physical progress of civil works are shown in Table 1, and in the February Progress Report submitted by RHD/ PIC for February 2017. 2. A total of 104 female unskilled labour force (about 25% of the unskilled workers) has been hired by the contractors in the RHD building and in the road project since September 2016 to present, as reported by the contractors (see Appendix for the list of male and female workers hired by the contractors). During the site visit by the PIC’s resettlement specialists, there were over 40 female workers total in the RHD headquarters construction sites, one bridge construction, and at the construction sites. They were observed working in the new RHD headquarters building, construction of bridges, and at the construction sites. Nature of jobs of women include carrying construction materials, cooking, breaking the stones/ bricks, and other jobs assigned by the foremen/ engineers at the project sites. The contractors were encouraged to hire more women in civil works, to give them opportunity to earn income. 3. For the period August-September 2016, and March 2017, the cumulative total number of female labor force who were given orientation on HIV/AIDS awareness at the construction sites was 317 (including 216 or 68.14% females). In August-September 2016, a total 116 females labor force in 4 work packages (WP -10 to 04). In March 2017, there were 201 participants (including 100 females) who participated in the HIV/AIDS awareness conducted by the PIC’s resettlement specialists and other consultants. 4. Project management officers, contractors and employees were given follow-up training on safeguard policy and gender mainstreaming, including core labor standards last August -September 2016, and in March 2017. A total of cumulative 139 project management officers/staff including contractors/staff and consultants at the construction sites participated in the training on safeguards, core labor standards and gender mainstreaming from August-September 2016, and in March 2017. Of this number, 11 are females (RHD Project engineers, staff, consultants and some construction workers).

5. Payment of compensation for the APs is in progress, being done by RHD through CCDB (INGO). The process of assisting the APs secure IDs and other documents needed by banks to open bank account is a tedious process, and time consuming (as aired out by CCDB). Disbursement of payment to the APs by CCDB started only in August 2016, thus they are busy in the field disbursing the payment to APs. 6. There have been no complaints from the APs related to resettlement. They are happy with the LAR process, the amount received for compensation for the LAR affected land/ structures. They trust the government agencies, RHD through CCDB, and DCs implementing the compensation package for the APs. One NTH whose stock room located on the ROW was demolished, mentioned that the used the amount received for compensation of the affected structure to construct a new stock room, although he will add budget as the amount received may not be sufficient to defray the cost of constructing a new one. 7. The Mosque Committee in Hatubanga, Gorai in LAP 4 have expressed that there is still an unsettled LA issue, as the land is claimed by another group (government WAQF). The Mosque committee plan to have consultation with the Tangail District (DC) to resolve the issue. The committee claimed that they have proof of land ownership, and that they will not allow that the mosque be demolished without paying first the compensation for the affected structure. The mosque committee has already identified the new location site for the mosque

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which they will purchase once the LA issue is settled, and compensation is received. Gorai village has 100,000 people and 5,000 families. 8. One primary school (Shuvollya Government Primary School), a TH received payment already from DC last December 2016. They will transfer location of the school in a safe place. Current location is risky for the children. They are still using the existing school, and always conduct road safety awareness to the primary school students to prevent accidents. There are times that community volunteers/ parents assist children in crossing the roads due to fas moving vehicles. The teachers suggested if a foot bridge could be constructed in all road sections where there are schools located along the road. 9. The mosque located beside Shovollya Primary school has still a pending issue as there are 2 mosque committees claiming ownership. The case/ issue is being settled by the DC and payment will be processed once the dispute has ben settled. Consultation with the 2 mosques committees are in progress. They will transfer the mosques to a new location after they received compensation, and dispute of ownership of land has been settled. 10. The other mosques have already constructed temporary structure, after payment has been received; and others will buy a new lot and construct a new mosque after they received compensation. Proposed location of the new mosque that will be constructed has been identified already. 10. All graveyards affected by the project has been relocated, affected families have already payment and are satisfied with the LAR process and the amount received. One national hero’s grave has been relocated, and culturally appropriate rituals were conducted. 11. The LA process of the Forestry land in LAP 1 (8+200) owned by the Department of Forest is being finalized. 12. On road safety, it was observed that the contractors have installed road signs along the road, and in road sections with on-going road construction. However, it would be necessary to conduct road safety awareness for the local people (in schools, women/mothers, elderly, etc.) to prevent road accidents (during the road construction and after project completion). In future project, a design may be included and budget as well for community-based road safety awareness (for the local people/ affected communities, schools, etc). 13. The teachers of schools affected by the road project suggested that necessary road safety measures be included in the road design and implemented to keep the children safe when crossing the roads. Likewise, some mosque committees also suggested that road safety signs/ measures be installed as part of the road safety measures to prevent accidents. 7. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Regular updates on resettlement related activities including status of payment, list of APs, LAP status, and other relevant data need to be included in the Monthly Progress Report submitted by CCDB to RHD. Updates on the implementation of the RP for the new RHD Headquarters building need to be included also in the Progress Report.

2. Monitoring of the unskilled labour (men and women) as well as skilled labour (men

and women) hired by the contractors (by CP). 3. Coordination with CCDB and RHD on matters concerning implementation of the

RPs. Regular consultations with the NTHs and THs. 4. Processing/ finalization and completion of the implementation of the LARP.

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C. IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

C.1 Consultation Meetings and Training/Orientation Conducted for Project Implementers including Contractors, RHD and Consultants from August 2016 to March 2017

The consultants/ participants were given training or orientation on the following topics by the Project Implementation Consultants (PIC’s) International Resettlement Specialist (National Resettlement Specialist acted as the translator). A total of 46 (1 female) participated in the training on safeguards and gender mainstreaming, including core labour standards last August -September 2016; and 93 (10 females) participated last March 7 and 9, 2017. The grand total of the participants for the training on safeguards and gender mainstreaming, including core labour standards from 2016 to Q1 2017 is 139 (11 females). Table 15 shows the date, venue and number of participants for the consultation meetings, training or orientation conducted for project implementers.

Table 15: Date, Venue and Number of Participants (Project Management, RHD, PIC, Contractors and Staff)

Date 2016-2017

Venue Number of Participants

23 August 2016 Konabari, Gazipur Contractor’s / Consultant’s Office/ Conference Room (WP-01)

12 (100% males)

23 August 2016 Tangail District Contractor’s Office / Consultant’s Conference Room (WP-02)

8 (1 female)

23 August 2016 Tangail District Contractor’s/Consultant’s Office/ Conference Room (WP-03)

12 (100% males)

01 September 2016 Tangail District Contractor’s/Consultant’s Office/ Conference Room (WP-04)

14 (100% males)

Total 46 (1 female engineer and 45 males)

07 March 2017 Konabari, Gazipur Contractor’s / Consultant’s Office/ Conference Room (WP-01)

19 (8 females)

07March 2017 Tangail District Contractor’s Office / Consultant’s Conference Room (WP-02)

18 (2 females)

09 March 2017 Tangail District Contractor’s/Consultant’s Office/ Conference Room (WP-03)

20 (100% males)

09 March 2017 Tangail District Contractor’s/Consultant’s Office/ Conference Room (WP-04)

16 (100% males)

21 March 2017 New RHD Headquarters Bldg. Site 20 (100% males) Total 93 (10 females)

Grand Total 139 (11 females) Note: As of March 2017. (a) ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) which focuses on three key areas: Resettlement, Environment and Indigenous Peoples (IPs); mitigation measures; role of the EA/PMU and contractors, and the consultants. Observations related to resettlement during the ADB Mission were also discussed to remind the project implementers especially the contractors to adhere to safeguard policy (i.e. no physical relocation of the affected persons or APs can take place before they are paid their resettlement benefits or compensations; no structures demolition before payment of the APs; importance of conducting consultations with the APs and other stakeholders; Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Committee; contractors to

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give priority in civil works in road sections without encumbrances, etc.; and reminded the project implementers to follow the land acquisition and resettlement (LAR) as stated in the resettlement plan (RP). The role of the implementing NGO for the RP, CCDB was also discussed; role of the contractors; etc. There are Area Managers assigned in each CP who could be contacted to address the LAR issues and concerns. On environment, the contractors were reminded of the mitigation measures for dust, pollution, noise, etc. as stated in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The contractor and engineers/staff hired in the project are aware of the measures to address environmental concerns, and also the importance of providing the construction workers with the required personal protection equipment (PPE) as part of compliance with the health and occupational safety standards (i.e wearing hard hats or helmets, gloves, vests, masks if dusty, closed shoes, etc.). These PPE be provided to both men and women construction workers. (b) Importance of road safety was also discussed to prevent road accidents while construction/ civil works are ongoing. The contractors were reminded to install road signs in areas with ongoing civil works, ensure that the road signs are visible from far distance, no children playing in the construction sites (involve the village leaders and local people to cooperate on this matter to prevent road accidents. (c) ADB’s policy on gender and development which adopts “gender mainstreaming” as a key strategy for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in all ADB operations, including road/transport related projects. The project has a gender category, some gender element (SGE); the project is by nature likely to directly improve women’s access to services, opportunities (i.e. jobs during civil works and road maintenance, training, etc.), etc.; how the local people including women could avail of the benefits in the project; the APs/ AHs, include some gender specific targets in the designs (i.e. female targets in construction although no gender action plan (GAP) in SGE compared to effective gender mainstreaming (EGM) but the contractors are encouraged to hire the local people including women, safety provisions to workers, participation of women in civil works, operation and maintenance, HIV/AIDS and human trafficking awareness and prevention (HHTAP), etc. These will also be monitored and included in the semi-annual monitoring report to be submitted by the RHD to ADB. (d) The contractors were reminded to ensure that 100% of their employees (and all project implementers) to continue giving orientation or reminding their construction workers (skilled and unskilled labour force) at least once a month or every time they have a weekly meeting or hired new workers. Separate consultation and orientation on HHTAP for the women from the affected villages was also conducted. No consultation yet was conducted with the men in the affected villages. This will be included in the priority tasks of the national resettlement specialist in Q4 2016. The consultants explained the potential risks of having improved roads/ connectivity especially that it connects the border / other roads/ places; and it is better to prevent at an early stage as it might be a problem in the future. The participants mentioned that HIV/AIDS is not a problem in their country, where the population is predominantly Muslims. They also mentioned that the local people are aware of the HIV/AIDS and human trafficking in mass media (Television) and from the health centers. The contractors gave assurance that they will remind the construction workers on this topic every time they have meetings (weekly/monthly). (d) Core Labour Standards (CLS). The following CLS of the ILO was discussed. The contractors and staff are aware of the CLS, but they appreciated of the refresher course given to them by the consultants, as follows: (i) no child labour, (ii) no forced labour, (iii) equal pay

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for equal work regardless of gender, (iv) providing equal opportunities to men and women, etc. The contractors were encouraged to hire the local people including women, training could be given to the unskilled workers upon hiring. See Table 10 for the details on date, venue and number of participants for the CLS training.

C.2 Consultation Meeting and Orientation/ Awareness Sessions Conducted for Women in Affected Communities (Project Areas) by Contract Package

Table 16 presents the total number of women participants during the consultation meetings and awareness sessions on HIV/AIDS and Human Trafficking Awareness presented by contract package. The total number of women from the project areas in the 4 CPs who were consulted and participated in the HHTAP orientation conducted on 23 August and 1 September 2016 is 116 (100% females); and 201 for both males and females (100 females) on March 7 and 9, 2017 or a grand total of 317 (216 females or 68.14%) from 2016 to 1st Quarter 2017.

Table 16: Summary of Women / Men Consulted/ Participated in HHTAP Awareness Training/ Orientation (23 Aug. & 1 Sept. 2016)

Date and Venue 2016-2017

Total Number of Women Participants

Perception on the Project and Level of Awareness on HIV/ AIDS

23 August 2016 Venue: Konabari, Gazipur Contractor’s / Consultant’s Office/ Conference Room (CP1)

29 100% are in favor of the road project; low level of awareness on HIVAIDS

23 August 2016 Venue: Tangail District Contractor’s Office / Consultant’s Conference Room (CP2)


23 August 2016 Venue: Tangail District Contractor’s/Consultant’s Office/ Conference Room (CP3)


01 September 2016 Venue: CP4Tangail District Contractor’s/Consultant’s Office/ Conference Room (CP4)


Total 116 (100% women) 07 March 2017 Venue: Konabari, Gazipur Contractor’s / Consultant’s Office/ Conference Room (CP1)

20 Females 20 Males

Total = 40

Were informed to go to the nearest health center/ government health office/ agenc should they need further information on HIV/AIDS

07 March 2017 Venue: Tangail District Contractor’s Office / Consultant’s Conference Room (CP2)

18 Females 32 Males

Total = 50


09 March 2017 Venue: Tangail District Contractor’s/Consultant’s Office/ Conference Room (CP3)

36 Females 13 Males

Total =49


09 March 2017 Venue: CP4Tangail District Contractor’s/Consultant’s Office/ Conference Room (CP4)

15 Females 16 Males

Total= 31


21 March 2017 Venue: New RHD Headquarters Building, Dhaka (Construction Site)

11 Female 20 Male Total = 31


Total 201 (100 females) Grand Total 317 (216 females or 68.14%) Note: As of 31 March 2017.

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C.3 Report on Women Participation in Civil Works/ Construction Activities The project is some gender elements (SGE) and not effective gender mainstreaming (EGM) as per ADB gender category. However, there are specific features where women could participate during project implementation and maintenance. These gender features maybe included in the project that could be monitored. During the field visits in the project areas (by contract package), women were seen working at the construction sites. The contractors were requested to keep record of the skilled and unskilled women and men hired per month, and include this in their progress report submitted to RHD. The women have work experience in similar road and/or buildings/ residential units construction projects in Bangladesh. The women working at the new RHD headquarters are residents outside Dhaka, and mostly are spouses of the construction workers in the same building. They go home once a month or sometimes after several months as they would like to save more for their households’ needs instead of spending their wages for transportation. The Project Engineer mentioned that the women have been working at the construction sites new RHD headquarters building) since last quarter 2016. They have been working with the local construction company for several years even prior to this project.

A total of 11 women were observed working at the new RHD Building in Dhaka (50% are working as construction workers and the remaining half of women prepare foods for the labour force at the construction site). In WP 1 to 4, there were 8 women unskilled labor force observed working at the construction site of a bridge in Package WP-02. They have participated in the HIV/AIDS awareness orientation conducted by the PIC resettlement and social development specialists at the construction sites.

Table 17 shows the summary of the labor force (male and female unskilled labor force) at the project sites (WP-01 to 04) and the new RHD headquarters building.

Table 17: Summary of the Labor Force (Male and Female Unskilled Labor Force), as of March 2017

Work Package (1-4)

Start of Hiring to Present Number of

Female labor force (unskilled)

Number of Male labor force (unskilled)

WP-01 Hired in September/ 2016 to March 2017 20 20 WP-02 15 Dec. 2016 to present (female);

Feb. 2016 to present (male) 17 32

WP-03 Hired from September 2016 to present (both sexes)

36 13

WP-04 September 2016 to present (female); Jan. 2016 to present (male)

20 45

New RHD HQ Bldg. Site (Dhaka)

11 294

Total: 104 (25.74%) 404 Source: List of Labor Force Hired by Contractors (unskilled workers) since August to December 2016 to March 2017; provided by the contractors to the PIC resettlement and social development specialists, March 2017 C.4 Report on Some Gender-Friendly Design Features included in the RHD

Headquarters Building The new RHD Headquarters building consists of 4 parts (structures or building) and include the following gender friendly features in the the design: (i) Day care center; (ii) Separate toilets for men and women in each floor (many provisions for toilets); (iii) Conference rooms with separate toilet/ latrines for men and women; (iv) Mosque/ prayer room separate for men and women will be constructed within the compound of the RHD Headquarters; (v) Canteens (vi) Garden, or green parks to add aesthetics to the new RHD headquarters. (vii) Sufficient parking lots for the employees and visitors.

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Appendix A.1: Selected Pictures of the Structures Affected by the Project and Consultations with the Affected Persons (NTHs) in LAP - 1

1. Affected Structures and Consultations with the NTHs in Vogra (LAP- 1). Pictures taken during the site visit conducted on March 25, 2016

Left picture: A two-storey building concrete shop located in Vogra, Gazipur district affected by the SASEC I Road Connectivity Project (“the project”). The structure is constructed on an RHD government property. (non-title holder or NTH) The owner of the structure has received the payment early this year thus, demolition of the structure commenced and is in progress. The owner will construct a new shop in another location (private land). Right picture: The shops were already vacated by the tenants, who rented in other places after they were informed by the owner of the building prior to demolition. Some local residents use the space in front of the building for selling goods/ food items (mobile peddlers) while the road is not yet constructed. No major issues were raised related to this structure, as the NTH of the structure knows that the land belongs to the government and the road improvement is essential for the country as a whole.

Left picture: Shops located along the SASEC I road sides partially affected by the project (outside the RoW). The owners of the shops were NTHs/ occupants of the temporary structures/ shops demolished last year when the road was cleared, for the start of the road construction. The NTHs received payment for the demolished structures last quarter of 2016 and in Jan-Feb. 2017, and they used the amount received to repair partly damaged shops due to project. Some owners of the existing shops along the road are the same NTHs whose shops were demolished/ affected when road clearing started last year. They owned the land/ shops along the existing road (outside the RoW). Right picture: In front of the shops (location of the demolished temporary shops last year), there are few vendors selling fruits, vegetables and other goods along the road project. They are mobile peddlers, could easily move or dismantle stalls anytime the road construction in Vogra commences. Information gathered from the people (some NTHs) through interviews and affirmed by the INGO CCDB’s Field Organizer (Mr. Md. Sajid), about 90 to 100 NTHs were affected in Vogra road section. Most of them returned to their districts outside Gazipur; some transferred location of shops in areas not affected by the project, after they received the compensation last quarter of 2016 to Jan-Feb. 2017. There were no major complaints or issues raised by the affected persons (NTHs), as they said - “we did not expect compensation for the affected structures because we know that the land belongs to the government”. They were happy of the compensation paid and the resettlement process. They said, they were consulted and informed by RHD/ CCDB prior to demolishing the structures.

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2. Consultation Conducted by the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) Resettlement Specialists (Ms. Ester Felix, International Res. Specialist and Mr. Saha, National Res. Specialist) with some Non-Title Holders (NTHs) on 25 March 2017 in Vogra, Gazipur.

Left picture: Mr. Abu Bakar (in the middle wearing pink shirt), a NTH and now owner of a furniture shop. He is renting the lot where he constructed the furniture shop. His old furniture shop constructed on the RoW was demolished last year. He affirmed that he received payment for the affected structure (also a furniture shop) last January 2017. He used the money to repair his current shop which he owned (lot and structure) that was partly affected by the project. Although he added amount to construct a new shop (as the compensation for the affected structure was not sufficient), he said - he is happy of the project as the businessmen will have more customers after the road has been improved. He is satisfied of the resettlement process, he was consulted and informed by RHD/CCDB prior to demolishing his furniture shop constructed on the RoW. In the picture are the PIC’s resettlement specialist (Ms. Ester Felix and Ms. Saha) and INGO CCDB’s Field Organizer (Mr. Md. Sajid). Right picture: Consultation with some NTHs in Vogra at the furniture shop of Mr. Abu Bakar. There were no complaints raised related to resettlement process, and the people including the NTHs have expressed their gratitude to RHD (government) through CCDB for the payment received, which they did ot expect to be paid, as they are aware that they were encroaching on a government land. They used the money received to repair the partly damaged/ affected shops which they owned outside the RoW, along the SASEC I road connectivity project.

Left picture: Mr. Zagangir Alam, standing in between Mr. Saha and Ester Felix. He is a NTH (owner of the Rickshaw Garage). The rickshaw garage was previously located on the RoW along Vogra and currently transferred the location outside the RoW, he is renting a private land for the rickshaw garage. He received payment last January 2017. He is happy with the resettlement process and the payment received which he used to continue business operation (rickshaw garage). Right picture: Mr. Kabir Uddin, owner of the rickshaw spare parts shop. His old shop was constructed on the RoW and demolished last year, thus he is a NTH. After he received the payment for the affected structure, he used it to put a small new shop for the same type of business. Mr Uddin is wearing pink shirt standing in front of his shop. From Left to Right: Local resident of Vogra, Mr Sajid, Field Organizer of CCDB, Mr. Uddin (NTH), Mr. Saha, Ester, and another staff of CCDB on the right side. He is satisfied of the resettlement process and the payment he received, which he said - was helpful to put up a new shop on a location outside the RoW. He also believed that the businessmen along Vogra will be benefited after the road has been improved, as there will be more customers.

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Left picture: Mr. Atiur Rahman/ Momdel Hossian, owner of a Pharmacy shop (in lavander shirt standing in his shop). He is a NTH (his old pharmacy shop constructed on the RoW has been demolished last year). He put up a new pharmacy shop on a private land he is renting, after he received the resettlement benefits. He is the only one who is engaged in this business along the area; he is happy of the project and compensation received. Right picture: Grocery shop owners (husband and wife, and assisted by their nephews and son. They are NTHs (old grocery shop demolished last year). They used the money received for the affected structure as capital for business and repair the shop constructed along the existing road but outside the RoW.

Left picture: Mr. Zahiirud Isam/ Eakub Ali, businessman (owned 15 stalls/shops rented out by tenants engaged in business). He is a NTH (with a tailoring shop and restaurant constructed on the RoW and demolished last year). He received payment for the affected shops last December 2016, which he used to improve shops made of concrete materials, which will be rented out by Wilcon/electrical appliances, phones, etc. and other tenants. He is satisfied of the resettlement process, the payment received which was used as capital for business (renting shops and some of his tenants are also NTHs). The concrete shop being improved is located along the road but outside the RoW. The shop as shown in the picture on the left side was partly affected by the project but has been improved after the owner received the payment for the affected structure constructed on the RoW. Middle picture: Husband and wife owner of tea and grocery shop. They are NTHs (old shop located on the RoW and demolished last year). They used the money received as compensation for the affected structure to expand their grocery business and improve the shop located outside the RoW (along the existing road). Right picture: A woman (NTH) selling rice cakes/ bread. Her old shop was constructed on the RoW and transferred her business along the existing road but outside the RoW. Overall, all the NTHs interviewed in Vogra are happy of the compensation they received for the affected structures; they are in favor of the road project as they claimed it will benefit the people, and the businessmen like them, as they will have more customers after the road has been improved. Also, the amount they received has been used to improve their business, repair the shops that were partly damaged (which they also owned), in addition to the shops that were demolished / constructed on the RoW. They also affirmed that they were consulted, and informed prior to the demolition of their shops.

Left picture: A NTH wearing green shirt (grocery shop constructed on the RoW demolished last year). He already received payment for the affected structure which he used to increase capital for his grocery store business (located along the existing road but outside the RoW). Middle picture: A NTH in stripes white shirt being interviewed by the PIC resettlement specialists and the CCDB staff. He used the amount received for compensation of the demolished shop constructed on the RoW for his business (restaurant/ grocery shop located along the existing road but outside the RoW). Right picture: Mr. Md. Khabir, a NTH. His old barber shopwas located on the RoW and demolished last year. After he received the payment for the affected structure, he used the money to expand his barber shop which he transferred to his onw lot (located on the other side of the road not affected by resettlement). 3. Consultations with the NTHs and Some Local People (Men and Women) in Vogra, Gazipur on 25 March 2017

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Photos above: All the NTHs interviewed are satisfied of the amount received for compensation of the affected structures. They were able to resumed their business, now on their own land along the existing road but outside the RoW; and some transferred their business (same line of business) to a new location which they are renting and are still along the existing road. No negative comments or complaints were raised by the NTHs on the resettlement process. The NTHs and local people consulted in Vogra are all in favor of the SASEC Road Project as it will provide better access for the people, easy to transport agricultural products and other goods to market/other places; and having improved/ wide roads will solve heavy traffic jam, and improve business/ economy. Note: See Appendix A.2 for the list of NTHs interviewed in Vogra, Gazipur district on 25 March 2017. Site visit in Vogra, Gazipur was also conducted on 07 March 2017.

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Appendix A.2: Registry of Non-Title Holders in Vogra, Gazipur, who were Consulted by the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) Resettlement

Specialist (International and National) and INGO CCDB Staff, 25 March 2017

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Appendix A.3: Selected Pictures of Structures Affected by the Project and Consultations with the Affected Persons (NTHs) in LAP - 2

1. Consultation with NTHs Affected by the SASEC Road Project under LAP -2

Left picture: Consultation with the NTHs in LAP - 2 (Tangail Road, Chandora Moor in Gazipur district) on 25 March 2017. One NTH, Mr. A. Hannan Sikder (also a managing director of Kiron Engineering and Construction, a Bangladeshi local construction firm), who is from the area and one the NTHs affected by the road project mentioned that there were around 80 NTHs affected by the project in the said road section. Mostly were shops and residential areas. He also confirmed what the INGO CCDB Field Coordinator (Mr. Gouranga Lal Barai), Resettlement Field Coordinator stated that all NTHs were already paid. They used the money to repair the affected shops or homes; and other NTHs whose primary livelihood is selling have rented shops in other location within the area not affected by the road project. Right picture: The NTHs consulted on 25 March 2017, in front of one shop cum residential area that was totally affected by the road project (demolished already). All the NTHs consulted affirmed that they received the compensation for the affected structures. 2. Pictures of the Affected Structures Affected by the Road Project in Chandora , Gazipur

Left picture: Mr. A. Hannan Sikder (NTH), owned a stock room (warehouse for rent) located along the road, constructed on the RoW. Part of the structure was affected (as shown by the demarcation line he is pointing at). However, he opted to demolish the entire structure and transferred it to a new location outside the RoW (he owned the lot). Right picture: Mr. Hannan Sikder confirmed that he already received the payment last December 2016 and he will use the money to improve/ construct a new stock room (warehouse for rent) soon. As shown in the picture, there is a temporary stock room made of galvanized iron sheets, which he will improve early this year. He was honest in expressing his views that the amount received for compensation of the affected / demolished structure was not enough to cover the costs for repair or construct a new stock room. Overall, he stated that he is in favor of the project as it will provide greater access to the people, and favorable to businessmen and regular commuters. He also affirmed that the RHD/CCDB staff informed and conducted consultations with the affected people/ households prior to the demolition of the structures.

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Appendix A.4: Registry of Non-Title Holders in Vogra, Gazipur, who were Consulted by the Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) Resettlement

Specialist (International and National) and INGO CCDB Staff, 25 March 2017

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Appendix A.5: Selected Pictures of the Affected Houses/ Structures and Consultation with the Title Holders (NTHs) in LAP -3 (Sreefaltali, Gazipur District) on 25 March 2017

A. Consultation with the the Affected Perosns (NTHs) in LAP - 3 (NTHs)

Pictures above: Consultation with the NTHs affected by the road project. Information provided by the INGO CCDB Field Coordinator, there are 20 affected persons (12 families) THs affected by the road project. They are classified as vulnerable due to their poor socio-economic condition. The residential areas along the road were partly affected, and demolished already. Road construction is in progress. The people consulted have received the payment of the affected structures last February 2017 from the DC office. For the assistance to vulnerable persons, they also received additional assistance last January 2017. The affected households have started renovating part of their houses that were partially demolished/ affected by the road project.

Pictures above: Some residential houses that were partly affected by the road project, and are undergoing repair of demolished fences and walling of the houses. The people consulted have no complaints related to the resettlement process, hey have expressed their gratitude to RHD/ DCs (government) for the payment they received, and for the additional amount received from RHD through the INGO CCDB. The land where there houses are currently constructed are already private land (which they owned) and is outside the RoW.

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Appendix A.6: Registry of the Affected Vulnerable Persons in LAP - 3 (Participated in Consultation Meeting on 25 March 2017)

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Appendix A.7: Selected Pictures of the Affected Structures and Consultation with Some Affected Persons Along the SASEC I Road Connectivity Project (WP-02)

1. Some of the affected structures (residential and shops)

Left picture: Partly affected residential unit affected by the project (TH). Right picture: Part of the shop/residential unit demolished/ affected by the project. In the pictures above are the DDC consultant, resettlement specialist and the CCDB field organizer/ coordinator. Pictures taken on March 16, 2017 during the site visit in selected project areas along the SASEC road project.

Left picture: The national resettlement specialist and CCDB staff conducting consultation with the affected persons in Work Package -02. Right picture: The international resettlement specialist with the affected persons. They already received payment for the compensation from RHD through the INGO CCDB. They have no complaints on the resettlement process and payment received. Affected households stay / transferred residence within the same village.

Left picture: The shop owner (in the middle) who is renting the shop will transfer to a new location once shop is demolished. Right picture: Some of the residential units and shops partly affected by the road project; already demolished and reconstructing the affected parts of the building/ shops, after they received the payment. The owners are THs. The affected families have no complaints on the resettlement process, and they are happy of the compensation received, which the use to renovate the demolished part of the structures.

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2. Additional Structures/ Shops Affected by the Road Project in LAP -4 (Hatubangan, Gorai, Gazipur district). Pictures taken durng the site visit on 18 March 2017.

Left picture: A four-storey building (commercial/residential building) partly affected by the SASEC road connectivity project in Gorai, Gazipur district under LAP -4. The CCDB Field Coordinator affirmed that the owner of the building has already received the compensation for the partly affected structure, and renovation of the affected parts of the buildng is in progress (as observed during the site visit on 18 March 2017). Right picture: Some vendors are still using the vacant lot located in front of the partly affected four-storey building in Gorai, Gazipur district, while the road project has not yet commenced in this road section. This area is a market place but the stalls are made of light materials and set-up only during market days. The vendors interviewed are aware of the road project, which they are happy and in favor of due to positive benefits it will bring to them, farmers, businessmen and the people of Gazipur. They will just move the market place outside the RoW once the road construction starts. 3. Residential Units/ Shops Affected by the Road Project Located in LAP - 3

Left picture: Some structures (residential units and shops) along the road partly affected by the project has been demolished after the owners (THs) received compensation. Renovation of the affected structures is in progress (as shown in the picture). Right picture: The house and land of one vulnerable family (TH) is partially affected by the road project. It is located adjacent to the bridge that is being constructed. The husband and wife (see picture above, beside the resettlement specialists) mentioned that they have no other land to transfer and construct a new house. They already received compensation for resettlement from RHD through CCDB but the couple mentioned that the amount is not enough to cover the costs of constructing a new house/purchase a new land. The location of the house is not safe (in case they decide to still occupy part of the house not affected by the project), as the house is located on a hill and part of the concrete walling has been damaged (weak foundation might collapsed).

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Appendix B: Selected Pictures of Land and Structures Owned by the Department of Forestry and to be Paid by the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office of Gazipur (Plot no.

364-365) Under LAP- 1; and Land and Boundary Wall Owned of the National Scout Training Center (Government Property) in Gazipur District

1. Land Owned by the Department of Forestry in Gazipur District Under LAP -1 Update/ Status of this Land: Notice u/s-3 and joint survey started from 21/03/2017. Video have been done and revised the proposal including Forest / Horticulture recorded land included in the proposal and expecting to handover the land by DC office on or before 30/06/2017.

Left picture: The land and office (concrete structure) owned by the Department of Forestry. The property has a total length of around 30 meters from the gate to along the road stretch going to Chandora proper. Right picture: Some of the trees located within the fenced property of the Department of Forestry.

2. Bangladesh Scout 733 meters long Boundary and Other structures

Left picture: The boundary wall/ part of the land owned by the National Scout Training Center that will be affected by the road project (in the picture is the PIC’s international resettlement specialist and the CCDB Field Coordinator) on 16 March 2017. Right picture: The PIC’s national resettlement specialist and the CCDB Field Coordinator at the gate of the National Scout Training Center of Bangladesh. About 733 meters of the boundary wall/ fence and land will be affected by the road project. Payment for compensation of the affected structures/land has been paid. Boundary wall will be demolished as soon as the road construction starts.

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Appendix C. Selected Pictures of the Community Property Resources (CPRs)/ Structures Affected by the SASEC Road Connectivity Project (Taken in March 2017)

1. Mosque Affected by the SASEC Road Connectivity Project Located in LAP -4 (Hatubanga, Gorai, Gazipur District).

Left picture: A multi-storey building where a mosque is located at the ground floor and some commercial shops in front of the mosque will be affected by the road project. Part of the mosque will be affected by the road project (as shown on the right side picture). However, the Mosque Committee Officers plan to demolish the building and construct a new mosque in another location within the same community, about 1 km from the road (existing location of the mosque). There is a pending issue on the ownership of the land where the mosque is located. The Mosque Committee has legal documents to prove that it is constructed on a private property. The lot is owned by the father of one of the officers of the Mosque Committee. The mosque has been existing for 37 years. There are over 5,000 families with 100,000 population in Gorai, Gazipur. The Government Community Committee called WAQHFD claimed that they have control over the property (mosque) and the payment for the resettlement compensation should be paid to WAQHFD Committee and not to the Mosque Committee. The Deputy Commissioner’s Office of Gazipur has still to settle the issue, and a meeting was set on the last week of March 2017 to settle the issue. Once the issue on ownership has been settled, the RHD through the CCDB will pay the compensation for the affected mosque/ structure (replacement cost). The Mosque Committee has already identified the location of the mosque (a private lot) which will be purchased once they received payment from the DC and CCDB.

Left picture: Proposed location of the new mosque that will be constructed in Hatubanga, Gorai, Gazipur (around 1 km from the road and existing mosque). Right picture: Consultation with the Mosque Committee Officers in Gorai, Gazipur by the PIC’s resettlement specialists and CCDB field coordinator on 18 March 2017. 2. Chandra Junction Mosque and Market located in LAP -2 with 24 Shops within the two-storey concrete building constructed on the government land (RHD). The mosque will be relocated to a government land (RHD) few meters from the existing location of the mosque and along the road. The proposed mosque will be bigger (3-storey concrete building). The groundbreaking ceremony led by the Minister of the the Ministry of religion and Culture and attended by the RHD officers and staff, Project Implementation Consultants for SASEC I Road Connectivity Project, and local people was held on 16 March 2017 (see pictures below).

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Left picture: The RHD Project Manager for the SASEC I Road Connectivity Project, PIC Team Leader, International Resettlement Specialist, RHD Officers/ Staff, and the National Resettlement Specialist. Right Picture: The Minister of the Ministry of Religion and Culture who led the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the construction of Chandra Mosque on 16 March 2017. The event was also participated by the RHD Manager/ project management officers/ staff; contractors, PIC team, local leaders and residents of Chandra, Gazipur district.

Left picture: The PIC resettlement specialists and the CCDB Field Coordinator during the field visit at the proposed location of the three-storey building for Chandra Mosque (the land is owned by RHD). Right picture: The PIC resettlement specialists and CCDB Field Coordinator during the consultation with the officers of the Chandra Mosque Committee on 16 March 2017. 3. Telirchala Dakkin Para Jame Mosque Located in LAP -2.

Left picture: The PIC resettlement specialists and CCDB Field Coordinator during the consultation with the Mosque Committee leaders. Middle picture: The existing mosque partially affected by the road project.

Right picture: The Mosque Committee Leaders and local residents during the consultation with the PIC resettlement specialists and the CCDB Field Coordinator on 16 March 2017. 4. Mirwewhata Cremation Center (Shosan Ghat) with Burner (NTH) in LAP - 4

Left picture: The PIC’s national resettlement specialist and the CCDB Field Coordinator during the site visit at the Mirwewhata Cremation Center (Shosan Gat), a Hindu Graveyard and Cremation/Burner.To reduce resettlement impacts, the Hindu graveyard has been moved outside the RoW area (see right picture) and the cremation/ burner facility was retained at the existing location (see picture at the center). The Hindu Graveyard Committee has already received the payment for resettlement entitlements last year, and the committee officers are satisfied of the compensation received and the resettlement process.

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5. Mirdewhata Jonab Ali High School (Two-Storey Concrete Building), NTH in LAP 4

Left picture: The 2-storey school building partially affected by the road project, and demolished last year including the concrete boundary wall. The School Committee received the payment last year (information included in the Semi-Annual Social Monitoring Report, August 2016); Right picture: A new school building is being constructed on the vacant lot of the school.

Left picture: The students in Physical Education Class within the school campus. The location is safe from potential road accidents (few meters away from the road). Right picture: A temporary school made of galvanized iron sheets has been constructed and being used as temporary classrooms. This structure also serves as a temporary boundary wall to keep the students safe while within the school premises. The teachers provided orientation to the students on road safety to ensure their safety when crossing the road. Civil works in progress in front of the school.

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