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Metro rail tops govt's priority

PM tells JS plans to make jam-free Dhaka

Staff Correspondent
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday informed parliament about various measures including selection of a priority project for construction of metro rail to ease traffic congestion in the capital.
A study titled Dhaka Urban Transport Network Development, has been completed for development of transport management in Dhaka Metropolitan area. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funded and managed conducting the study, shesaid.
Replying to lawmakers' queries, the premier said, “The project for construction of metro rail from Uttara to Sayedabad has been selected as a priority project in the study.”
JICA started feasibility study for construction of the metro rail inMayshementioned.
On the need for more roads in the capitalbecauseofthegrowing number of vehicles, Hasina said LGRD and communications ministries, and Dhaka City Corporation have taken steps for construction ofnewroads.
She mentioned that 25 percent of the city area is required for roads to ensure proper management of tr affic but now there is only7to8percentfbrroads.
A parking policy is being formulated to resolve parking problems in thecity.
The premier further said Dhaka Tiansport Coordination Board (DTCB) will shortly begin feasibility study and designing of rapid transit system under a project titled 'Clean Air and Sustainable Environment— DTCB Component' funded by
World Bank.
She mentioned plans taken up for construction of five flyover/overpass at Mirpur-Zia colony, Moghbazar-Mouchak, Jurain, Kuril crossing and Jatrabari-Gulistan points.
Efforts are being made also to shift long distance bus stations outofthecity.
The premier also spoke of various measures to reduce road accidents.
On modernisation and strengthening of fire service and civil defence department, Hasina informed the House about five new projects to be implemented by2012.
The projects include purchase of ultra modem fire fighting equipment at a cost of Tk 162.60 crore, turning tire present training complex into a training academy, setting up a 20-bed hospital at fire service department for quick treatment of those injured in a fire, construction of fire service stations at 156 more upazilas and setting up modem fire stations at Bangladesh Secretariat, Planning Commission and Cox's Bazar sea beach.