Smart tolling for better connectivity

If Bangladesh builds an integrated tolling system using the best available technology, toll collection will become fast, transparent and effective, says Mr. Mohammad Abdur Rouf.  Eklas Haque The country’s transport network has gained several mega projects in recent years, including the Padma Bridge, the Dhaka Elevated Expressway, the Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway and Continue Reading

Extreme Public Discontent

The decision to increase fuel oil prices by Tk20 per litre has caused severe hardship for ordinary people across the country. The impact has been felt in transport, agriculture, fisheries, industry and the market for essential commodities. Farmers are worried about rising irrigation costs, while middle- and low-income people are facing greater pressure as their […]Continue Reading