Md. Shamsul Hoque

Dr. Md. Shamsul Hoque is professor, Civil Engineering Department, BUET.

Karnaphuli Tunnel and Padma Bridge construction

The Karnaphuli Tunnel, an ambitious project, seeks to enhance connectivity in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, bridging the gap between Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar. Approved in 2016, this underwater tunnel is designed to span the Karnaphuli River, aiming to reduce travel time and traffic congestion.

How is Dhaka’s metro rail doing so far?

For future metro projects, a performance evaluation of the MRT-6 should be conducted.

The expressway’s hope of reducing traffic is not lost yet

While roads are being constructed on top of each other, no new streets are being created.

Metro Rail: Festivities vs Reality

The Metro Rail project has to be used as a guideline for town-planning.

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

Karnaphuli Tunnel and Padma Bridge construction

The Karnaphuli Tunnel, an ambitious project, seeks to enhance connectivity in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, bridging the gap between Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar. Approved in 2016, this underwater tunnel is designed to span the Karnaphuli River, aiming to reduce travel time and traffic congestion.

November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023

How is Dhaka’s metro rail doing so far?

For future metro projects, a performance evaluation of the MRT-6 should be conducted.

September 30, 2023
September 30, 2023

The expressway’s hope of reducing traffic is not lost yet

While roads are being constructed on top of each other, no new streets are being created.

January 4, 2023
January 4, 2023

Metro Rail: Festivities vs Reality

The Metro Rail project has to be used as a guideline for town-planning.

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