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“These poles reflect poor planning and create obstacles to smooth traffic flow. We are working with the relevant authorities to remove them,” he said.

Shafiqul also said discussions are ongoing to expand automated and semi-automated traffic signal systems across the capital, noting that such initiatives are already part of existing projects.

The measures follow a high-level meeting held at the Secretariat on March 24, titled “Reducing Traffic Congestion in Dhaka City and Modernizing Traffic Management,” where Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directed authorities to deliver visible improvements within one month.

After the meeting, Salam said the prime minister has repeatedly stressed the need to make the city functional.

“Traffic problems are being identified, and solutions are being worked out. Police have provided input, and the city corporation has its own responsibilities. All these issues were discussed,” he said.

He added that within the next month, authorities will coordinate efforts to reduce congestion and make the traffic system more functional.

Meanwhile, DNCC Administrator Shafiqul said the prime minister has instructed authorities to take step-by-step measures.

He said work will be carried out at the local level within the given timeframe, and actions that can most effectively ease traffic congestion will be prioritised.