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| With continued economic development, Dhaka (Bangladesh's capital) is beginning to experience severe traffic congestion. This is impacting the quality of life for inhabitants of the metropolitan area, the nation's largest. Many government and public-transport agencies drafted policies, undertook projects and implemented programmes to solve the problem. The Dhaka Integrated Transport Studies, conducted by the ] in 1991–1994, found that the uncoordinated activities of ] (DCC), ] and the ] (BRTA) did not alleviate the problem and there was no one organisation responsible for improving the city's transport and traffic problems. | With continued economic development, Dhaka (Bangladesh's capital) is beginning to experience severe traffic congestion. This is impacting the quality of life for inhabitants of the metropolitan area, the nation's largest. Many government and public-transport agencies drafted policies, undertook projects and implemented programmes to solve the problem. The Dhaka Integrated Transport Studies, conducted by the ] in 1991–1994, found that the uncoordinated activities of ] (DCC), ] and the ] (BRTA) did not alleviate the problem and there was no one organisation responsible for improving the city's transport and traffic problems. | ||
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With financial assistance from the ], the ] created the Dhaka Transport Coordination Board in 1998. An urban transport plan was commissioned with the US consultant ] and Bangladesh Consultant Ltd (BCL). Introduced in 2008, the comprehensive transport plan for the ] and its adjoining areas (such as ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]) covered around {{convert|1530|sqmi}}. The plan looked at 15 key policy issues, including safety, pedestrian preferences, public transport, non-motorised transport, ] and ] systems, and almost 70 policy recommendations were made. Ten comprehensive transport strategies were evaluated, using a baseline of no ] (BRT) or metro service, and a number of alternatives were explored.<ref>{{cite web|title=Baumaschine Ankauf germany provides to Bangladesh|url=http://www.lkwankauf.org/baumaschine-ankauf/|publisher=LKW Ankauf|accessdate=5 May 2015}}</ref> The adopted plan included roads, a three-line ] (MRT) and three-line BRT. It included provisions for 54 new roads in and around the city, three-part elevated expressways and a circular waterway programme.<ref>{{Harvnb|Sunny|2011|p=9}}</ref> | ||
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Prime Minister ] inaugurated Bangladesh's highest road, Thanchi-Alikadam Road in ], in a 2015 video conference from Dhaka. Construction of The road, which is {{convert|2500|ft}} above sea level, was built under army supervision at a cost of {{lang|bn|৳}}1.17 billion and is aiding development, education and health in the hill tracts. | ||
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Transport is an important part of Bangladesh's economy. Since the liberation of the country, the development of infrastructure has progressed rapidly and a number of land, water and air transport modes exist. However, significant progress must be made to ensure uniform access to all available transport. Unlike other nations, Bangladesh has four ministries responsible for transportation in the country:
- Road safety – Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges
- Rail transport – Ministry of Railways (Bangladesh)
- Civil aviation – Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism
- Maritime transport – Ministry of Shipping (Bangladesh)
The Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges has two divisions: Bridges and Road Transport and Highways.
Road
See also: List of roads in Bangladesh Two motorcycles rounding a curveThe 33-kilometre (21 mi) Thanchi-Alikadam Road via Dim paharFive motorbikesMotorbikes on the roadWith continued economic development, Dhaka (Bangladesh's capital) is beginning to experience severe traffic congestion. This is impacting the quality of life for inhabitants of the metropolitan area, the nation's largest. Many government and public-transport agencies drafted policies, undertook projects and implemented programmes to solve the problem. The Dhaka Integrated Transport Studies, conducted by the Ministry of Planning in 1991–1994, found that the uncoordinated activities of Dhaka City Corporation (DCC), Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) and the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) did not alleviate the problem and there was no one organisation responsible for improving the city's transport and traffic problems.
With financial assistance from the World Bank, the government of Bangladesh created the Dhaka Transport Coordination Board in 1998. An urban transport plan was commissioned with the US consultant Louis Berger Group and Bangladesh Consultant Ltd (BCL). Introduced in 2008, the comprehensive transport plan for the Greater Dhaka City and its adjoining areas (such as Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Narayanganj, Keraniganj, Narshingdi and Manikganj) covered around 1,530 square miles (4,000 km). The plan looked at 15 key policy issues, including safety, pedestrian preferences, public transport, non-motorised transport, travel demand management and mass transit systems, and almost 70 policy recommendations were made. Ten comprehensive transport strategies were evaluated, using a baseline of no Bus rapid transit (BRT) or metro service, and a number of alternatives were explored. The adopted plan included roads, a three-line Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) and three-line BRT. It included provisions for 54 new roads in and around the city, three-part elevated expressways and a circular waterway programme.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated Bangladesh's highest road, Thanchi-Alikadam Road in Bandarban District, in a 2015 video conference from Dhaka. Construction of The road, which is 2,500 feet (760 m) above sea level, was built under army supervision at a cost of ৳1.17 billion and is aiding development, education and health in the hill tracts.
Traffic jams
With more than 250,000 vehicles in Bangladesh and given the country's huge population and current infrastructure, there are frequent traffic jams that waste fuel and time and make travel very unpleasant and difficult. Furthermore, this makes the existing public transport very inefficient and most importantly adds unbearable and unsafe levels of noise and hazardous air pollution to an already unregulated country. The noise levels and pollution cause stress in most people and lead to many life-threatening medical conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and blood pressure related ailments.
Traffic congestion changes during the day, and planning for trips is becoming impossible. Not only do commuters lose valuable time stuck in traffic, they have to leave early in hopes of making up for or altogether avoiding a traffic jam. Conversely, they have to wait for others trapped in the congestion, which greatly affects the daily productivity. This is something that affects everyone irrespective of their social or economic status. The current infrastructure also poses great problems for the elderly and youth. With the constriction of cars and other vehicles, old and young people lack independence and means that their escorts also waste valuable time. Walking constitutes a major mode of travel among the low-income majority. However, this majority of pedestrians are consistently ignored in the planning of transport. As a result of the unplanned and overwhelming traffic situation, people prefer walking and started using bicycles also, which have become efficient transport systems but risk their lives on the dangerous streets. Almost 80% of all traffic fatalities in the city of Dhaka alone involve pedestrians being hit by a fuel based vehicle. Private cars make up a mere 4% of the total vehicles on the roads but take up around 70% of the road space. Public transport needs to be stressed in any future policy. Although the change to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cars saved over 4,000 premature deaths in 2009, their cheap price has spiked the total numbers of cars on the streets, though the recent prices hikes of CNG may have affected the spike. This has led to a decrease in the amount of natural gas available for other purposes.
Rail
Main article: Bangladesh Railway
Railway acts as an important method of mass transport in Bangladesh. Many districts of the country are connected via railways. Bangladesh Railway was mostly inherited from the British-established Assam Bengal Railway system after the partition of India in 1947. Bangladesh Railway's headquarters are located in the southern port city of Chittagong, which had historically been the south-eastern terminus of the Assam Bengal Railway. After independence from West Pakistan in 1971, only a small length of new tracks were laid out.
As of 2005, the total length of railway is 2,706 kilometres (1,681 mi). Of that, 923 km (574 mi) are broad gauge (1,676mm) tracks (mostly in the western region), and the remaining 1,822 km (1,132 mi) are metre gauge tracks (mostly in the central and eastern regions). The gauge problem is being addressed by adding third rails to the most important broad and metre gauge routes, so that they become dual gauge.
A major road-railway bridge over the Jamuna River opened in 1998 to connect the previously isolated east and west railway networks.
The border between India and Bangladesh cuts across railway lines, forcing them into the other country for short distances. This complicates border controls such as passport validation.
After 43 years, the train transportation system between Bangladesh and India reopened on 2008 via Maitree Express. In 2017, the second service was inaugurated.
Air
Airlines
Main article: List of airlines of BangladeshBiman Bangladesh Airlines is the national airlines of Bangladesh which commenced operation in 1972. The other Bangladeshi registered passenger airlines are NovoAir, Regent Airways and United Airways. All four of these airlines have a hub at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka and operate both domestic and international flights.
Airports
Main article: List of airports in BangladeshThere are currently three international airports in Bangladesh: Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong and Osmani International Airport in Sylhet. All three international airports have direct connections to a number of destinations in the Middle East while Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has services to the wider Asian region and Europe. In addition to the international airports there are also five domestic airports in Barisal, Cox's Bazar, Jessore, Rajshahi and Saidpur with almost all services from these airports either bound for or originating from Dhaka.
Water
There are 5,150–8,046 km (3,200–5,000 mi) of navigable waterways (includes 2,575–3,058 km or 1,600–1,900 mi of main cargo routes).
Because of Bangladesh's many rivers, ferries are a major form of transport. These ferries are notoriously dangerous. They are often overloaded, and they continue to operate during rough weather. Hundreds of people die each year in ferry and launch accidents. In 2016, a launch called Pinak 6 sank with more than 200 passengers on board near Munshiganj's Louhajang Upazila in river Padma. Many types of boats are also used for transport.
Ports and harbours
- Chittagong; Port of Chittagong; Chittagong Port Authority – east coast
- Dhaka – River port
- Mongla Port
- Sonadia – proposed
- Payra U/C
- Narayanganj-River port
- Baghabari- River port
- Ashuganj- River port
Merchant marine
Portal:Nautical/Fleet/Bangladesh
Pipelines
As of 2013 Bangladesh has approximately 2,950 km of natural gas pipelines.
References
- "Baumaschine Ankauf germany provides to Bangladesh". LKW Ankauf. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- Sunny 2011, p. 9
- "Lkw verkaufen from Germany". Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- Sunny 2011, p. 234
- Bangladesh Transport Website FAQ
- "Pinak 6 accident in Bangladesh".
- https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bg.html. CIA World Factbook. 2013
- "Aristocrat Pokies Australia". Retrieved 10 June 2015.
Notes
- Sunny, Sanwar (2011). Green Buildings, Clean Transport and the Low Carbon Economy: Towards Bangladesh's Vision of a Greener Tomorrow. Germany: LAP Publishers. ISBN 978-3-8465-9333-2.
This article incorporates public domain material from The World Factbook. CIA.
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