Dhaka, March 12 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has urged Bangladesh's newly elected government to make a swift decision on the long-delayed Airport-Gazipur Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, which has remained stalled despite nearing completion.

Officials say the lender raised the issue during a high-level review meeting in Dhaka, warning that prolonged uncertainty over the project could lead to further deterioration of infrastructure and complicate the repayment of development loans tied to the scheme.

The development partner raised the issue at the Tripartite Portfolio Review Meeting (TPRM) with the Economic Relations Division (ERD) and various project implementing agencies on Wednesday, officials said.

ADB's Regional Head (Operat...