Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Congestion on the Jatrabari-Gulistan Flyover, one of the entry points to the capital, is likely to worsen, as approval process of new routes from Dhaka to the country's southern districts through the Padma Bridge will start soon.

At present, over 400 buses are operating on the route, connecting the south and western regions with the capital. The number has increased rapidly after inauguration of the country's longest bridge in June 2022.

Sources said majority of these buses are continuing operation illegally due to suspension of their route permits in a meeting on September 5, 2022. The transport owners are demanding to legalise the bus services, being operated without route permits.

The Bangladesh Road Transport Auth...