The Third City Region Development Project is the Third phase of a longer-term, forward-looking, and impact-oriented urban development program using the integrated city region approach to improve spatial and inter-sectoral connectivity as means for accelerating broad-based economic growth.

The Second City Region Development Project will build upon the achievements and lessons learned from the City Region Development Project (CRDP-2) to promote inclusive and environmentally sustainable economic growth in the two selected city regions – Rajshahi Region and Mymensingh Region. Third CRDP will support priority infrastructure investment to stimulate urban development and economic growth in the selected city regions of Rajshahi and Mymensingh.