Prime Minister Reviews Progress of Dhaka-Gazipur Bus Rapid Transit Project

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presided over a critical meeting focused on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, examining its current progress, implementation strategies, and potential benefits. The session took place at the Prime Minister’s Office within the Secretariat.

Experts involved in the project presented detailed briefings covering various facets, including the design elements, operational aspects of station management, the quality of passenger services, the project's organizational structure, and its anticipated overall effectiveness. These insights are crucial for ensuring the BRT system meets its objectives.

The extensive BRT project aims to create a vital transportation link, stretching from Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport all the way to Joydebpur in Gazipur. This initiative is a significant undertaking in the capital's infrastructure development.

Attendees at the meeting included prominent figures such as Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam, State Minister Habibur Rashid Habib, Road Transport and Highways Division Secretary Mohammad Ziaul Haque, and Roads and Highways Department Chief Engineer Moinul Hasan. Additionally, academics from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet), including Md Shamsul Hoque, Mosleh Uddin Hasan, Md Hadiuzzaman, and Rakib Ahsan, were present, alongside other relevant officials.