Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- After Bangladesh decided to cut the cost of two railway projects, Chinese contractors have refused to work, leading the Chinese authorities to roll back plans to fund construction of the tracks.

Now Bangladesh Railway has asked the Economic Relations Division to source money to fund the projects to set up dual gauge lines from Gazipur's Joydebpur to Pabna's Ishwardi, and upgrade the Akhaura-Sylhet meter gauge lines to dual gauge tracks.

Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan said they contacted the ERD for new partner following instructions from the Prime Minister's Office.

He also said Japan International Cooperation Agency, or JICA, has shown interest in funding one of the projects.

A top official at Bangladesh Railwa...