DHAKA, May 22, 2019 (BSS) – Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul
Quader today said efficiency of mass transport in Dhaka metropolitan and
inter-district service will increase with the inclusion of 600 buses and 500
trucks in BRTC’s fleet.
The minister made the comment while addressing the launching ceremony of
Dhaka-Narayanganj BRTC air-conditioned bus service in Bangabandhu National
Stadium area. BRTC Chairman Farid Ahmed Bhuiyan was also present on the
occasion.
“BRTC launched the new service with fifteen air-conditioned buses and the
number of vehicles will be increased in phases. Already 480 trucks and 179
buses have been added to the BRTC convoy,” Obaidul Quader said.
The BRTC chief said the Dhaka-Narayanganj BRTC air-conditioned bus service
will be managed through its Narayanganj bus depot and the route will be –
Bangabandhu National Stadium-Mayor Hanif Flyover-Signboard-Chashara-
Mondolpara.
The ticket price from Dhaka to Chashara has been fixed at Taka 50 and
Dhaka to Mondolpara has been fixed at Taka 55.
Meanwhile, Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Riva Ganguly Das today called
on Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader at his office at the
secretariat.
Talking to reporters after the meeting, Quader said Bangladesh would
continue its existing warm ties with India whoever is elected by Indian
people.
“Bangladesh believes in developing relations with Indian government and
its people,” he said.