Dhaka: Bangladesh has inaugurated its first-ever Traffic Management Center (TMC) at Sarak Bhaban in the capital, aimed at easing congestion, improving road safety, and ensuring greater efficiency on national highways.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the center has been established under the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)-funded project titled “Improving the Reliability and Safety on National Highway Corridors of Bangladesh through the Introduction of Intelligent Transport System (ITS)” (2020-2025), with a grant assistance of US$8.93 million.
Initially covering the N8 Dhaka-Mawa Expressway, a key route connecting to the Padma Bridge, the TMC is equipped with advanced ITS technologies. These technologies enable real-time traffic monitoring, speed tracking, data analysis, and incident management.
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh Park Young-sik attended the inauguration event as the chief guest, while Bridge Division Secretary Mohammad Abdur Rouf was present as the guest of honour, according to a press release. KOICA Country Director Jihoon Kim, RHD Chief Engineer Syed Moinul Hasan, BRTA Chairman Abu Momtaz Saad Uddin Ahmed, as well as senior officials from the Roads and Highways Department, Korea Expressway Corporation, and Bangladesh Highway Police were also present at the event.
Ambassador Park expressed Korea’s pride in supporting Bangladesh’s sustainable infrastructure and connectivity initiatives. Secretary Mohammad Abdur Rouf described the TMC as a “Landmark Achievement” in road safety and transport modernization, emphasizing its role in enhancing the efficiency of highway operations.
BRTA Chairman Abu Momtaz Saad Uddin Ahmed highlighted the potential for integrating the system with vehicle inspection and driver databases to strengthen enforcement and compliance with road safety regulations.