‘Karnaphuli tunnel is a white elephant for Bangladesh’
Prof Md Shamsul Hoque talks about the practicality of undertaking megaprojects like the Karnaphuli tunnel with The Daily Star.
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System reforms needed to deal with transport crisis
The core problem lies in the fragmented ownership of public transport.
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The Karnaphuli Tunnel, an ambitious project, seeks to enhance connectivity in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, bridging the gap between Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar. Approved in 2016, this underwater tunnel is designed to span the Karnaphuli River, aiming to reduce travel time and traffic congestion.
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For future metro projects, a performance evaluation of the MRT-6 should be conducted.
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The expressway’s hope of reducing traffic is not lost yet
While roads are being constructed on top of each other, no new streets are being created.
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November 8, 2024
‘Karnaphuli tunnel is a white elephant for Bangladesh’
Prof Md Shamsul Hoque talks about the practicality of undertaking megaprojects like the Karnaphuli tunnel with The Daily Star.
October 29, 2024
‘Corruption is hijacking our development process’
Look at cities like Kolkata and Jakarta, where metros were built at much lower costs and in less time.
October 22, 2024
System reforms needed to deal with transport crisis
The core problem lies in the fragmented ownership of public transport.
February 15, 2024
Karnaphuli Tunnel and Padma Bridge construction
The Karnaphuli Tunnel, an ambitious project, seeks to enhance connectivity in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, bridging the gap between Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar. Approved in 2016, this underwater tunnel is designed to span the Karnaphuli River, aiming to reduce travel time and traffic congestion.
November 9, 2023
How is Dhaka’s metro rail doing so far?
For future metro projects, a performance evaluation of the MRT-6 should be conducted.
September 30, 2023
The expressway’s hope of reducing traffic is not lost yet
While roads are being constructed on top of each other, no new streets are being created.
January 4, 2023
Metro Rail: Festivities vs Reality
The Metro Rail project has to be used as a guideline for town-planning.
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