A BRT bus, however, could operate at 25km/h along the suggested routes. So why has Bangladesh not succeeded in developing a BRT system to ease the pain of commuters in Dhaka? Rio de Janeiro opened its BRT system for the 2016 Olympic Games last summer. The total cost for BRT line 3 of Tk6,787 crore is more than double the initial estimated cost of Tk3,034 crore. Also, the traffic light system should be upgraded to prioritise the BRT system.”Progress of Airport-Jhilmil sectionThe project authority says Dhaka South is more congested than the north and so this is a challenge for the second phase of the BRT line 3 project.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 18, 2017 12:56 UTC