The Gazipur–Airport Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, initiated in 2012, remains incomplete despite taking six times longer and costing four times more than similar projects worldwide. Officials from the caretaker government determined that the project suffered from a flawed corridor selection, resulting in nearly Tk 30 billion already spent. Due to these issues, the government has decided to discontinue the BRT plan, converting the corridor into a standard four-lane roadway for general traffic. Experts note that unnecessary flyovers and poor technical planning worsened congestion in this industrial route. A technical committee, led by a transport specialist, will conduct an overall assessment. The decision aims to prevent further financial losses, ease traffic, and avoid unsafe construction risks. Authorities also stress that those responsible should face legal accountability to prevent future mismanagement.
The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project under implementation on the Gazipur–Airport road remains unfinished, taking six times longer and incurring four times the cost compared to similar BRT projects worldwide.
The ‘1 Nojor’ media platform is now live in beta, inviting users to explore and provide feedback as we continue to refine the experience.
