Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Two more authorities are being planned in the transport sector for better coordination and road safety, even though the performance of the existing ones could be improved.

Advertisement The new authorities are Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA).

According to sources, the Road Transport and Highways Division (RTHD) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges is working to form RSA, which will enact a new law titled the Road Safety Act (RSA).

Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA), which was formed by converting the Dhaka Transport Coordination Board (DTCB) in 2012, has also been proposed to be converted again into Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA).

Officials s...