In the Bangladesh Parliament on June 29, 2026, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam reported that the monthly operating and maintenance expenses of the Karnaphuli Tunnel in Chattogram are double its income. The tunnel earns an average of Tk 3.36 crore per month from tolls, while expenses reach Tk 6.95 crore. The higher costs are attributed to continuous electricity supply, lighting, ventilation, fire safety, CCTV, and traffic management. The minister said daily expenses were reduced from Tk 37 lakh to about Tk 22–23 lakh through cost-cutting measures, and the government is taking steps to make the tunnel profitable.

In response to other parliamentary questions, the minister said the government plans to launch the country’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Gazipur’s Shib Bari to ease traffic congestion. He also detailed actions to remove unfit vehicles, install GPS in public transport to ensure discipline, and regulate battery-powered rickshaws through mandatory registration and licensing.

Rail Minister added that a pilot project is underway to install automatic barriers at three level crossings in Dhaka with BUET’s assistance, with future plans for smart gate systems.