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Japan's Kajima backs out citing time lag, global volatility

Dhaka, June 4 -- A Japanese company has withdrawn from the bidding for one of the most controversial contract packages (CP) on MRT Line-1 despite being the lowest bidder, citing prolonged delays in im... Read More


No move in sight yet to transfer DTCA to PMO

Dhaka, June 3 -- No visible steps have so far been taken to transfer the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) to the Prime Minister's Office following the Prime Minister's directive during th... Read More


Unified e-toll collection system unlikely before Eid

Dhaka, May 21 -- The government is unlikely to introduce a unified electronic toll collection (ETC) system across the country's toll bridges before the Eid-ul-Azha travel rush, as different bridge-own... Read More


Authorities keep approving 'unscientific' bus routes despite failures

Dhaka, May 18 -- The special committee responsible for approving bus route permits in Dhaka has continued allowing what transport experts describe as "unscientific" routes for both air-conditioned and... Read More


Implementation of two metro rail projects drags on for 20 months

Dhaka, May 3 -- A high-profile independent expert committee has been formed to look into the reasons behind the unusually sharp increase in project costs of two metro rail projects, amid prolonged del... Read More


BUET team suggests closing BRT project, turning corridor into high-speed route

Dhaka, April 30 -- Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The Financial Express.... Read More


Costly rail stations fall into disuse amid acute staff shortage

Dhaka, April 23 -- Massive investment in flagship railway stations is now being questioned, with many lying idle and poorly maintained years after inauguration due to staff shortages. Sources say tha... Read More


Govt prioritises single-route bus reform over EV rollout

Dhaka, March 25 -- The government is prioritising reforms in the existing city bus service under a 'one-route-one-company' model, rather than launching electric bus (EV) operations on a single route a... Read More


Initiative not fully functional yet after 6-month pilot

Dhaka, March 18 -- The interim government's initiative to install new semi-automated traffic signals in the capital's one of the busiest corridors is yet to be fully functional after over six months o... Read More


After Dhaka-Mawa ITS success, RHD plans monitoring highways round-the-clock

Dhaka, March 15 -- The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) plans to bring the country's highways under a round-the-clock monitoring system following the successful introduction of the intelligent tran... Read More