Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Pedestrian Underpass is going to be a landmark achievement for the country.

"This will reduce traffic jams and accidents," she said while witnessing the presentation on the project at her official residence Gono Bhaban.

PM's Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Jahid Tusher briefed the reporters after the presentation.

The 1,070-metre pedestrian underpass will connect the first, second and third terminals of the airport, BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) and metro rail station and Ashkona Haji Camp.

Hasina expressed her satisfaction with the design and overall aspects of the project.

After seeing the project presentation, the prime minister said it was beautiful and everything she wanted was there.

Hasina said, after completion of the project, people will be able to get off the train and get on the plane. The environment will also be better, she added.

Army Headquarters 24 Engineer Construction Brigade will implement this project at the cost of Tk 1,183.87 crore.

The underpass will have escalators and elevators. It will also have AC as well as natural light and ventilation.

There will be eight exit and entry points. At the same time, there will be fire extinguishers where about 1.5 lakh litres of water will be stored.

The language movement, the great Liberation War, the life and work of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the culture of Bangladesh will be highlighted in the underpass tunnel.