Md Shamsul Hoque

Dr Md Shamsul Hoque is professor at the Department of Civil Engineering in the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).

‘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.

1m ago

‘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.

1m ago

System reforms needed to deal with transport crisis

The core problem lies in the fragmented ownership of public transport.

2m ago

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.

10m ago

How is Dhaka’s metro rail doing so far?

For future metro projects, a performance evaluation of the MRT-6 should be conducted.

1y ago

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.

1y ago

Metro Rail: Festivities vs Reality

The Metro Rail project has to be used as a guideline for town-planning.

1y ago
November 8, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
January 4, 2023

Metro Rail: Festivities vs Reality

The Metro Rail project has to be used as a guideline for town-planning.