, April 19 -- In a new push to restore order to Bangladesh's often chaotic transport sector, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) is moving to introduce Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking in public vehicles that could transform enforcement and accountability on the country's roads.

The proposed system will enable authorities to monitor vehicle movements and speeds in real time, offering a technology-driven solution to long-standing problems such as reckless driving, unauthorised stoppages, passenger overloading and fare irregularities.

"If GPS is introduced, violations can be tracked instantly. Over-speeding or traffic rule breaches will be automatically recorded, allowing legal action against both drivers and owners," a sen...