Roads and Highways Department (RHD)

Environmental impact assessment: It’s now mandatory for all RHD projects

The Roads and Highways Department must carry out the Environmental Impact Assessment for all its future projects to avoid possible negative impact on the environment.

A sinkhole of corruption

TIB study reveals massive corruption in RHD projects

No respite from habitual delays in public projects

Dhaka-Sylhet expansion work plagued by land acquisition issues

Inner Circular Road / RHD to expand 2 major roads around Dhaka

The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) is going to expand two major roads around Dhaka as part of developing the long-awaited inner ring road, aiming to reduce traffic congestion in the capital.

How many times can a project be revised?

RHD highway expansion project continues to hit roadblocks

Why is RHD forgoing crucial road safety audits?

A proactive, comprehensive approach to road safety is crucial

Timely road repairs are vitally needed

LGED must reduce its huge repairs backlog, prevent shoddy construction

A highway caught in perpetual repairs

It serves as a microcosm for shoddy public construction projects

How can a highway crumble in just three years?

The Khulna-Satkhira highway fiasco serves as a wake-up call for development authorities

November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024

Environmental impact assessment: It’s now mandatory for all RHD projects

The Roads and Highways Department must carry out the Environmental Impact Assessment for all its future projects to avoid possible negative impact on the environment.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

A sinkhole of corruption

TIB study reveals massive corruption in RHD projects

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

No respite from habitual delays in public projects

Dhaka-Sylhet expansion work plagued by land acquisition issues

April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024

RHD to expand 2 major roads around Dhaka

The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) is going to expand two major roads around Dhaka as part of developing the long-awaited inner ring road, aiming to reduce traffic congestion in the capital.

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

How many times can a project be revised?

RHD highway expansion project continues to hit roadblocks

April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024

Why is RHD forgoing crucial road safety audits?

A proactive, comprehensive approach to road safety is crucial

February 11, 2024
February 11, 2024

Timely road repairs are vitally needed

LGED must reduce its huge repairs backlog, prevent shoddy construction

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

A highway caught in perpetual repairs

It serves as a microcosm for shoddy public construction projects

July 29, 2023
July 29, 2023

How can a highway crumble in just three years?

The Khulna-Satkhira highway fiasco serves as a wake-up call for development authorities

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

Can we finally expect a decline in road crashes?

Launch of the largest-ever road safety project in Bangladesh brings hope but also familiar concerns