Japan picks Dhaka for eco-transport assistance study

Japan's Ministry of Transport has selected Dhaka as a case city for "Eco-Transport Assistance Study" to promote more rational transportation system which has a low impact on both man and environment, reports BSS.

In this connection, a 7-member study mission will visit Dhaka from January 24 to February 6 to meet the relevant ministries and investigate traffic situation and air pollution in the city, said a press release issued by the Japanese embassy here.

The word "Eco-Transport" is an abbreviation of "Ecological Transport" and it is a slogan to promote more rational transportation systems in the target cities.

To cope with the air pollution caused by urban transportation in developing countries, the government of Japan started this project and entrusted Japan Transport Cooperation Association (JTCA) with its operation.

JTCA sent missions to several countries in the last five years and made recommendations through its reports and seminars for reducing traffic congestion and environmental pollution in each city.

This year, Dhaka and Khon Kaen of Thailand, are selected as target cities for this study.