All buses in Dhaka will now be regulated under a single, unified system. Companies will be required to operate only on prescribed routes and make stops at designated points, according to a post on the Chief Adviser’s official Facebook page at 11:54 am on Tuesday.
“This reform will reduce traffic congestion, fare manipulation, and disorder through disciplined routes and better-managed services. It will also enhance passenger safety and comfort, making bus travel more efficient and reliable,” the post read.
Explaining why the move matters, it added: “Bus travel in Dhaka will become easier, faster, and more reliable for millions of commuters. Passengers will no longer need to fight for space or face unfair fares, while the city as a whole will benefit from reduced congestion and safer, more orderly transport.”
The statement further said: “Dhaka’s bus system has long operated without proper regulation, creating chaos for commuters. Buses run on unplanned routes, causing severe traffic jams, frequent accidents, fare manipulation, and unsafe travel conditions. While younger and able-bodied passengers may cope, women, children, and the elderly often struggle to board amid the disorder.”
Highlighting the economic impact, it noted: “Traffic congestion—much of it caused by buses on inefficient routes—costs the city an estimated Tk 370 billion annually and wastes around 3.2 million working hours every day.”