STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam yesterday informed the parliament that the monthly expenditure for operation and maintenance of the Karnaphuli Tunnel is nearly double the revenue generated from its tolls.

On average, monthly toll revenue amounts to Tk 3.37 crore, while expenses reach Tk 6.95 crore, he said in response to a query from lawmaker Hasnat Abdullah.

The higher costs are due to continuous He added “If

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