Key Market Indicators
Bangladesh's railway network is on track for modest expansion, with the total rail length projected to reach approximately 2,910 route-kilometers by 2028. This marks a slight increase from the current 2,890 route-kilometers recorded in 2023, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.1%. Since the turn of the millennium, Bangladesh's rail supply has consistently grown at the same pace of 0.1% annually. In the global ranking of railway networks, Bangladesh held the 38th position in 2023. It was narrowly surpassed by Serbia, which also reported a rail length of around 2,890 route-kilometers. In the broader context, China, Russia, and India continue to dominate the charts, occupying the second, third, and fourth places respectively in terms of railway route lengths.
