The feasibility study on the Chattogram metro rail began on Tuesday.
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader joined the inauguration programme of the feasibility study virtually.
Addressing the event, Quader said, “Today is a historic day for Chattogram as we have started the feasibility study of the metro rail.”
The study will be conducted at an estimated cost of TK 700 million, reports UNB.
Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica) will provide TK 500 million, while the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges will provide the rest.
The feasibility study is scheduled to be completed by March 2025.
Tasks of the feasibility study include an integrated plan for transport in the city, reviewing and updating the ongoing and completed projects, conducting a transport survey, assessment and evaluation of future traffic demand, economic evaluation of projects, pre-feasibility study of Mass Rapid Transit Network Proposal, planning public transport system, traffic safety, etc.