7 flyovers on Dhaka-Gazipur route opened to traffic ahead of Eid

A total of seven flyovers under the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project have inaugurated on Dhaka-Gazipur route with the aim of ensuring smooth journeys for Eid-ul-Fitr holidaymakers. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader virtually inaugurated the structures, through connecting from his Secretariat here today. "With the opening of these seven flyovers ahead

Traffic to be restricted at Dhaka Cantonment tomorrow

The Inter Service Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has announced that traffic will be restricted in the Dhaka Cantonment area tomorrow (November 21) due to the observance of the "Armed Forces Day 2023". Different programmes would be organised to mark the day. In a bid to keep the area free of congestion during

Elevated Expressway sees 50pc higher traffic than expected

Traffic flow on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway has exceeded all expectations and targets, with over 30,000 vehicles on average using it daily till October 2, marking a month since it was opened to the public on September 3. A total of 900,627 vehicles used the expressway till October 2 since it

Dhaka Elevated Expressway is another milestone in communication: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Saturday said the opening of Dhaka Elevated Expressway is another milestone in the country's communication sector and it would play a significant role in reducing traffic congestion. "This (Dhaka Elevated Expressway) is a new milestone in the communication sector. I have inaugurated Dhaka Elevated Expressway PPP Project's

PM to open elevated expressway Saturday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the much-awaited elevated expressway's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport-Farmgate section for traffic Saturday. "The Prime Minister will inaugurate the expressway at a programme to be held at the old trade fair ground at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar here at 3.30pm tomorrow," project director of Dhaka Elevated Expressway AHMS

Noise pollution: The lethal soundtrack to life in Dhaka

There are numerous factors that have turned Dhaka into one of the most unliveable cities in the world, but one that manages to fly under the radar despite growing to alarming levels in recent years is noise pollution. Most residents are vocal about traffic, the lack of green spaces, the

Commuters suffer on gridlocked city roads after rains

Commuters in Dhaka have been stuck for hours in traffic jams triggered by incessant rains since Tuesday morning. Students and office-goers suffered immensely due to traffic chaos at several points of Dhaka, including Tongi, Uttara, Airport, Mohakhali, Bijoy Sarani and Bangla Motor areas. Vehicles were seen stranded for hours on these

Highways to calm Padma bridge traffic in Khulna

An ubiquitous symbol of modern Bangladesh, the double-decker Padma bridge is all set to change the landscape of Khulna when it's officially opened to commute on June 25. For the people of Khulna and many other southwestern parts of Bangladesh, the 6.15km remarkable technical feat is more than escaping the crushing